Striped Candy Apples
These Striped Candy Apples are a festive and nostalgic fall treat made with crisp apples dipped in a glossy candy shell with eye-catching red stripes. Perfect for Halloween, fall fairs, or homemade gifts, this striped candy apple recipe is simple to make and always a crowd favorite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 candy apples
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: Candy Making
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 4 medium-sized apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 4 wooden sticks
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup light corn syrup
- ¼ cup water
- Optional: red gel food coloring for stripes
Instructions
- Wash and dry apples thoroughly to remove wax. Insert wooden sticks into the tops and chill apples in the fridge.
- In a saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup, and water over medium heat. Stir until dissolved.
- Bring to a boil without stirring and cook until mixture reaches 300°F (hard crack stage).
- Add drops of red gel food coloring around the edge of the pan (don’t stir).
- Dip each apple into the hot candy, twirling to coat and swirl the stripes. Let excess drip off.
- Place apples on a parchment-lined baking sheet to cool and harden completely.
- Serve or wrap once fully set.
Notes
- Add cinnamon extract for a spiced version.
- Use different food colors, sprinkles, or edible glitter for variety.
- Store at room temperature in a dry place for up to 2 days.
- Avoid refrigerating to keep the candy coating crisp.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 candy apple
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 42g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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