Homemade Candy Apples (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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12 sticks for lollipops or popsicles.
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12 small green or red apples.
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1 cup of water.
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1/2 cup of light corn syrup.
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1/2 teaspoon of food coloring (red).
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3 cups of granulated sugar.
# Instructions:
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Rinse apples and make sure they’re completely dry. Push sticks into the tops firmly. Put them on a cookie sheet covered with wax paper that’s been sprayed lightly.
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In a sturdy saucepan, stir together sugar, syrup, and water over medium heat. Keep heating until the temperature hits 300°F (use a candy thermometer).
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After taking the pan off the heat, carefully mix in the red coloring. Stir slowly and keep your distance to avoid any splashes.
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Dip each apple into the candy, twisting it to fully cover. Let any extra coating drip off.
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Put the coated apples on the prepared baking sheet and leave them there until the coating hardens all the way.
# Notes:
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Soften apple wax by dipping in hot water with a splash of vinegar.
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If candy coating starts to set, warm it up again gently.
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Use cupcake liners for serving—it makes them look great!