Sweet Ocean Candy Apples
Delightful candy apples dipped in a shimmering ocean-blue coating, perfect for celebrations and whimsical gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Candying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium apples
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- Blue food coloring
- Edible glitter or sprinkles (optional)
- Sticks or skewers
Instructions
- Prepare the apples by washing and drying them thoroughly; insert sticks into the tops.
- Combine the sugar, water, and corn syrup in a saucepan and cook over medium heat until it boils.
- Create the candy coating by allowing the mixture to boil until it turns golden, reaching 300°F.
- Add the blue food coloring and stir until you achieve the desired color.
- Dip each apple into the blue candy mixture, coating thoroughly.
- Set the coated apples on a parchment-lined baking sheet and sprinkle with glitter or sprinkles if desired.
- Cool completely before serving to ensure the candy shell sets.
Notes
Ensure apples are dry before dipping for the best candy adherence. Use gel food coloring for consistent hues.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 apple
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 85g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 89g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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