Candied Apples

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Candied Apples
45 min.
8
170kcal

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Indulge your sweet tooth with these delightful candied apples, the perfect treat for any occasion! Whether it's a fun-filled autumn festival, a Halloween gathering, or a simple dessert craving, these glossy, vibrant apples will undoubtedly capture your heart and taste buds. They bring back nostalgic memories of fairs and carnivals, where the delightful crunch of fresh apples meets a shiny, sweet coating that makes every bite a joyous experience.

What makes this recipe even more enticing is that it's both gluten-free and dairy-free, accommodating a variety of dietary preferences without compromising on flavor. With just a few simple ingredients, including light corn syrup, sugar, and a touch of cinnamon decorator candies, you can transform ordinary Red Delicious apples into mouthwatering treats. Watching the candy syrup bubble away on the stove as it reaches the perfect temperature is a thrill in itself!

Crafting these candied apples at home is not only a fun activity but also a great way to impress family and friends. Picture their delighted faces as they take their first bites of these colorful confections, and elevate your dessert game instantly. In just 45 minutes, you can create a batch that serves up to eight people, yielding sweet moments perfect for sharing. Dive into this sweet adventure and create wonderful memories as you make these scrumptious candied apples!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 cup plus 
  • 0.3 cup cinnamon candies red (such as Hots)
  • ounce delicious apples red stemmed
  • cup sugar 
  • 0.3 cup water 

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • baking sheet
  • sauce pan
  • aluminum foil
  • candy thermometer

Directions

  1. Line a large baking sheet with foil, and coat with cooking spray. Insert 1 (6-inch) white dowel into stem end of each apple.
  2. Combine sugar, corn syrup, water, and candies in a small heavy saucepan over medium heat. Cook until sugar dissolves, stirring occasionally. Cook, without stirring, until a candy thermometer registers 300 (about 8 minutes).
  3. Remove from heat.
  4. Working with 1 apple at a time, holding apple by its dowel, dip in syrup, tilting pan to cover apple. Turn apple quickly to coat evenly with syrup; let excess syrup drip back into pan.
  5. Place apple, dowel side up, on prepared baking sheet to harden (about 5 minutes).

Nutrition Facts

Calories170kcal
Protein0.08%
Fat0.66%
Carbs99.26%

Properties

Glycemic Index
15.14
Glycemic Load
20.04
Inflammation Score
1
Nutrition Score
0.32043478589343%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.22mg
Catechin
0.18mg
Epigallocatechin
0.04mg
Epicatechin
1.07mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.03mg
Luteolin
0.02mg
Kaempferol
0.02mg
Quercetin
0.57mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:170.31kcal
8.52%
Fat:0.13g
0.2%
Saturated Fat:0g
0.02%
Carbohydrates:44.83g
14.94%
Net Carbohydrates:44.49g
16.18%
Sugar:43.51g
48.35%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:9.69mg
0.42%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:0.04g
0.07%
Fiber:0.34g
1.36%
Source:My Recipes