Candy Apples

Ingredients and Weight:

• 8 granny smith apples (medium size)
• 3 cups granulated sugar
• 1 cup water
• 1/2 cup light corn syrup
• 1/4 tsp red food coloring (optional)
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Preparation Time:

15 minutes

Cooking Time:

20 minutes

Difficulty Level:

2 (Easy)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Wash and dry apples. Remove stems and insert wooden sticks in the center of each apple.
2. In a large saucepan, combine sugar, water, corn syrup, and food coloring (if using). Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly, until sugar dissolves and mixture comes to a boil.
3. Stop stirring and continue boiling until mixture thickens and turns a light amber color, about 15-20 minutes.
4. Remove from heat and stir in walnuts (if using).
5. Dip each apple into the hot sugar mixture, rotating until fully coated.
6. Place apples on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet and let cool completely before serving.

Nutritional Information:

Per serving (1/8th of the recipe):

• Calories: 240
• Fat: 0g
• Carbohydrates: 60g
• Protein: 0g
• Sodium: 0g

Dish Characteristics:

• Sweet and tart
• Crisp apples
• Chewy caramel coating
• Festive and visually appealing

User Comments:

• "These candy apples are the perfect treat for Halloween or fall gatherings!"
• "The caramel coating is so delicious and the apples are so fresh and crisp."
• "I love that I can customize the candy apples by adding different toppings like nuts or sprinkles."
• "These are so easy to make and they always turn out perfect."
• "I've tried other candy apple recipes before, but these are by far the best."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Be careful when working with hot sugar mixture. Do not touch with bare hands.
• If the sugar mixture becomes too thick, add 1 tablespoon of water at a time and stir until desired consistency is reached.
• To prevent the caramel coating from sticking, dip apples into the mixture only once.
• Allow candy apples to cool completely before eating or storing.