Description
Shiny, jet-black candy apples with a dramatic glossy finish — the perfect blend of crisp and sweet for spooky elegance.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 fresh apples (washed and dried)
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 2/3 cup light corn syrup
- 3/4 cup water
- 1/2 tsp black gel food coloring
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
- Wooden sticks for apples
- Edible glitter (optional for sparkle)
Instructions
- Insert wooden sticks into each apple and set aside on parchment paper.
- In a saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup, and water over medium heat; stir until sugar dissolves.
- Increase heat to high and cook until the mixture reaches 300°F (hard crack stage).
- Remove from heat, add black food coloring and vanilla extract, then swirl gently.
- Dip each apple into the glossy syrup, turning to coat evenly.
- Place on parchment to set — sprinkle with edible glitter before the coating hardens for shimmer.
- Allow to cool completely before serving.
Notes
- Ensure apples are completely dry for better coating adherence.
- Use a candy thermometer for accurate temperature measurement.
- Edible glitter can enhance the spooky effect.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 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: 2g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg