Description
A delightful recipe for Peach Berry Candy Apples that combines the sweetness of candy with the tartness of apples.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 medium apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for tartness)
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup light corn syrup
- ¾ cup water
- ½ tsp cream of tartar
- ½ tsp peach extract
- ½ tsp berry extract (raspberry, blackberry, or blueberry)
- Gel food coloring: magenta/purple blend
- Wooden sticks or skewers
Instructions
- Prepare the apples: Wash thoroughly to remove wax, dry completely, and insert wooden sticks into the center. Place them on a parchment-lined tray.
- Cook the candy syrup: In a heavy saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup, water, and cream of tartar. Stir gently until sugar dissolves. Bring to a boil without stirring further. Continue cooking until the mixture reaches 300°F (hard crack stage) on a candy thermometer.
- Flavor and color: Remove from heat. Quickly stir in peach and berry extracts, along with your gel food coloring. Swirl gently to create a deep glossy hue.
- Dip the apples: Working quickly, tilt the pan slightly and dip each apple, turning to coat evenly. Let the excess drip off. Place apples back onto the parchment to set.
- Cool and enjoy: Allow candy apples to cool and harden for 15–20 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Ensure apples are completely dry before dipping to prevent the candy from sliding off.
- Use a candy thermometer for accurate temperature measurement.
- Experiment with different fruit extracts for varied flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Candy Making
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 candy 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