Description
Crisp Granny Smith apples coated in a vibrant, hard-crack candy shell and finished with whimsical candy eyes for a spooky effect.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 medium Granny Smith apples
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup corn syrup
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 tsp food coloring
- 12 candy eyes
- 6 wooden craft sticks
Instructions
- Wash and thoroughly dry 6 Granny Smith apples, removing stems and inserting wooden sticks into the top.
- Combine sugar, corn syrup, and water in a heavy saucepan over medium heat.
- Heat the mixture without stirring until a candy thermometer reads 300°F (149°C).
- Remove from heat and stir in the food coloring until the color is uniform.
- Dip each apple into the syrup, rotating to cover completely, and let the excess drip off.
- Place apples on parchment paper and immediately press two candy eyes onto each apple.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American