Here’s a simple recipe for Striped Candy Apples that will make a fun and colorful treat! You can use this for parties, Halloween, or just to satisfy a sweet craving.
Ingredients:
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6 small to medium apples (Granny Smith or Fuji work well)
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2 cups sugar
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1 cup water
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1/2 cup corn syrup
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1/2 teaspoon red food coloring
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1/2 teaspoon yellow food coloring
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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6 wooden sticks or skewers (for dipping)
For the Stripes:
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1/4 cup white chocolate chips (for drizzling)
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1/4 cup dark chocolate chips (for drizzling)
Instructions:
1. Prepare the Apples:
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Wash and dry the apples thoroughly, removing any waxy coating.
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Insert a wooden stick into the stem of each apple, ensuring it is sturdy and won’t fall off when dipped.
2. Make the Candy Coating:
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In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, water, corn syrup, salt, and vanilla extract. Stir over medium heat until the sugar dissolves.
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Once dissolved, stop stirring and let it boil for about 5-7 minutes until the temperature reaches 300°F (hard crack stage) on a candy thermometer.
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Once the mixture reaches the right temperature, remove from heat and divide it into two separate bowls.
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Add red food coloring to one bowl and yellow food coloring to the other, stirring gently to combine.
3. Dip the Apples:
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Hold each apple by the stick and dip it into the red candy coating. Make sure it’s fully coated, then let the excess drip off. Repeat with each apple.
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Once the red candy coating sets a bit (this happens quickly!), dip the apples into the yellow coating. You can either create a full yellow layer or just do a partial dip to create stripes.
4. Make the Chocolate Stripes:
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In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the white chocolate and dark chocolate chips separately in the microwave, stirring every 15 seconds until fully melted.
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Once the apples are mostly set, use a spoon or piping bag to drizzle the melted white and dark chocolate over the apples to create the striped effect.
5. Let Them Set:
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Place the apples on parchment paper or a silicone baking mat and let them cool completely for at least 15-20 minutes. The candy coating will harden as it cools.
6. Serve and Enjoy!
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Once cooled and fully set, your striped candy apples are ready to serve!
Tips:
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You can customize the colors and stripes based on the occasion (think green, purple, or even black for Halloween!).
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If you want a thicker candy coating, you can double dip the apples after the first layer has cooled.
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If you don’t have a candy thermometer, the syrup is ready when it forms hard, brittle threads when dropped into cold water.
Enjoy your sweet, colorful treat!