Description
Shiny, deep blue candy-coated apples that sparkle like glass—perfect for parties or galaxy themes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 medium apples (washed and dried)
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup light corn syrup
- ¾ cup water
- Blue gel food coloring
- Silver decorative sticks (or skewers)
- Candy thermometer
Instructions
- Insert sticks into the tops of each apple and set aside on parchment paper.
- In a saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup, and water; heat over medium-high.
- Once boiling, avoid stirring—cook until mixture reaches 300°F (hard crack).
- Remove from heat and add blue food coloring; swirl gently to mix.
- Carefully dip each apple, rotating for an even glossy coat.
- Place on parchment to harden completely before serving or wrapping.
Notes
- Ensure apples are completely dry for better candy adherence.
- Use a candy thermometer for accurate temperature measurement.
- Experiment with different colors for various themes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Candy Making
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 apple
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 50g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg