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Striped Candy Apples

Create visually stunning striped candy apples using simple pantry ingredients and colorful syrups for a delightful treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 pieces
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Fair Food
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 6 pieces Small apples (Granny Smith or Cosmic Crisp) Choose firm, smooth apples for best results.
  • 6 pieces Wooden skewers or candy apple sticks To secure the apples for dipping.
  • 2 cups Granulated sugar For the candy coating.
  • 1/2 cup Corn syrup Helps prevent crystallization.
  • 1/2 cup Water To dissolve the sugar.
  • 2 drops Food coloring (2 contrasting colors) To create the striped effect.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Wash each apple under warm water to remove any wax coating and dry thoroughly.
  2. Insert a wooden skewer into the top center of each apple.
  3. Chill the apples in the refrigerator for about 10 minutes.
Cooking the Syrup
  1. In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup, and water over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves.
  2. Attach a candy thermometer and heat until the mixture reaches 300°F (hard crack stage).
Coloring the Syrup
  1. Pour hot syrup into two separate heatproof bowls and quickly add food coloring, mixing gently.
Creating the Stripes
  1. Hold an apple by its stick, dip in the first colored syrup, and let excess drip off.
  2. Drizzle the second colored syrup over the dipped apple to create stripes.
  3. Place the finished apple on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Setting
  1. Let the dipped apples sit undisturbed at room temperature for about 20 minutes to harden.

Notes

Work in a cool, dry room to prevent the candy coating from becoming tacky. Store finished apples in a cool, dry location to maintain their glossy finish.