Description
Indulge in the nostalgia of black candy apples, where crisp, tart apples meet a rich, glossy caramel coating. Perfect for Halloween or cozy fall evenings, these treats are not just delicious; they are a celebration of sweet memories. With minimal ingredients and simple preparation, you can create this delightful snack that will surely impress family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium Granny Smith apples
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 1/2 cup water
- 1–2 drops black food coloring
Instructions
- Prepare the Apples: Wash and dry each apple thoroughly. Insert wooden sticks firmly into the top of each apple.
- Make the Candy Coating: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine sugar, corn syrup, and water. Stir until the sugar dissolves and the mixture begins to bubble.
- Color and Cook: Heat the mixture until it reaches 300°F (150°C). Remove from heat and stir in black food coloring quickly.
- Dip the Apples: Hold each apple by its stick and dip it into the hot syrup, rotating to coat evenly. Allow excess syrup to drip off.
- Cool and Set: Place dipped apples on a parchment-lined baking sheet and let them cool completely before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 candy apple (100g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 64g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 80g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg