Description
Mini Candy Apples Sticks are the perfect festive treat that combines the crunchiness of fresh apples with a vibrant candy coating. These delightful bite-sized snacks are ideal for any gathering, from holiday parties to casual get-togethers. Easy to make and fun to customize, you can experiment with various colors and toppings to match your event theme. Kids will love participating in the cooking process, making these mini treats a fantastic family activity. With their eye-catching appearance and sweet flavor, Mini Candy Apples Sticks are sure to be a hit with guests of all ages!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 small apples (Gala or Fuji) or 16 crabapples
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup light corn syrup
- ½ cup water
- ½ teaspoon red gel food coloring
- 16 wooden sticks (lollipop or popsicle sticks)
Instructions
- Wash and dry the apples thoroughly. If using larger apples, cut them in half and remove the seeds.
- Firmly insert a wooden stick into each apple's stem end.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper; lightly grease it.
- In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup, and water over medium heat. Stir until sugar dissolves.
- Increase heat to high and let it boil without stirring until it reaches 290°F on a candy thermometer (about 8-10 minutes).
- Remove from heat and stir in red food coloring until evenly mixed.
- Quickly dip each apple into the hot candy mixture, swirl to coat evenly, then place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Allow them to cool completely at room temperature until the coating hardens.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Cooling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg