Description
Frosty Wonderland Candy Apples featuring crisp apples coated in a glossy winter-colored hard candy shell, finished with festive decorations for a magical seasonal treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 medium apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 6 wooden candy apple sticks
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1/4 cup light corn syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon blue or green food coloring
- 1/4 cup white chocolate chips (optional)
- Winter-themed sprinkles
Instructions
- Wash apples thoroughly, remove any wax residue, dry completely, and insert wooden sticks firmly into each apple.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly grease.
- In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine sugar, water, corn syrup, and vanilla extract.
- Cook over medium heat until mixture reaches 300°F (hard crack stage).
- Remove from heat and carefully stir in food coloring.
- Quickly dip each apple into the candy mixture, swirling to coat evenly.
- Allow excess candy to drip off and place apples on the prepared baking sheet.
- Melt white chocolate and drizzle over apples if using.
- Add winter-themed sprinkles while coating is still tacky.
- Allow apples to cool and harden completely before serving.
Notes
Work quickly once the candy reaches temperature, as it hardens fast. Apples must be completely dry for proper coating adhesion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 apple
- Calories: 214
- Sugar: 33g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: frosty wonderland candy apples, candy apples, winter desserts, holiday treats