Description
Pumpkin-Style Candy Apples are a delightful fall treat that combines the sweetness of candy with the festive spirit of pumpkins, perfect for Halloween or autumn celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium apples
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Orange food coloring
- Chocolate chips (for decoration)
- Green candy melts (for leaves)
Instructions
- Wash and dry the apples thoroughly, then insert a stick into the top of each apple.
- In a saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup, and water. Cook over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
- Bring the mixture to a boil without stirring until it reaches 300°F (hard crack stage).
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and orange food coloring until well combined.
- Dip each apple into the candy mixture, ensuring it is fully coated.
- Place the coated apples on a parchment-lined baking sheet to cool and harden.
- Once cooled, melt chocolate chips and drizzle over the apples for decoration.
- Melt green candy melts and use them to create leaves on the apples.
Notes
- Make sure to use a candy thermometer for accurate temperature readings.
- Allow the candy coating to cool slightly before dipping the apples to prevent them from becoming too soft.
- These apples can be stored in a cool, dry place for several days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Candy Making
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 apple
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 45g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Pumpkin-Style Candy Apples, Fall Treat, Halloween Dessert, Candy Apples