Description
Delightfully sweet and visually stunning, these White Sparkle Candy Apples are a perfect treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6–8 medium Granny Smith apples (washed & dried completely)
- 3 cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup light corn syrup
- 1 cup water
- White gel food coloring (a few drops for opacity)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (or clear almond extract for a frosty flavor)
- Edible pearl dust or white sparkle edible glitter
- 6–8 white paper straws or wooden sticks
Instructions
- Wash and dry apples thoroughly (remove all wax so coating sticks). Insert sticks firmly into the center of each apple. Set aside on a parchment-lined tray.
- In a heavy saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup, and water. Heat over medium-high until mixture reaches 300°F (hard crack stage) on a candy thermometer. Remove from heat, stir in food coloring and extract.
- Working quickly, dip each apple into the hot candy mixture, twirling to coat evenly. Let excess drip off, then place on parchment paper to set.
- While still tacky, dust with edible pearl dust or sparkle glitter for a shimmering finish. Allow apples to cool and harden completely before handling.
Notes
- Make sure the apples are completely dry for the coating to adhere properly.
- Be cautious when working with the hot sugar mixture to avoid burns.
- Customize the shimmering finish by using different types of edible glitter.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Candy Making
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 apple
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 45g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg