Recipe #339: Candy Apples

Candy Apples

makes 6 medium or 12 mini candy apples

Ingredients

Unsalted butter, for parchment paper

2 cups sugar

3/4 cup water

1/2 cup light corn syrup

1/2 teaspoon red food coloring, (optional)

6 medium apples, or 12 lady apples

Directions:

1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper; butter parchment, and set aside. 

2. In a medium heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine sugar, 3/4 cup water, corn syrup, and food coloring(if using)

3. Bring to a boil over high heat; reduce heat to medium-high. Insert candy thermometer and continue to boil until temperature reaches between 300 degrees and 310 degrees (hard crack stage), about 20 minutes.

4. Meanwhile, insert a wooden stick into the top of each apple, pushing about halfway through; set aside. 

5. When mixture reaches temperature, immediately remove from heat. 

6. Working quickly, dip apples in sugar mixture until completely coated. 

7.Transfer to prepared baking sheet; allow to cool.

(adapted via Martha Stewart)