CHRISTMAS CANDY APPLE

🍏 Christmas Candy Apple 🍏

🍬 𝗜𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 🍬

- 🍎 6 medium apples (any kind you like)

- 🍭 2 cups granulated sugar

- 💧 1 cup water

- 🍏 1/2 cup light corn syrup

- 🧂 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)

- 🍫 Food coloring (red or green)

- 🎉 Sprinkles or chopped nuts (for decoration)

🕛Prep Time: 20 minutes | ⏲️ Cooking Time: 10 minutes | 👩🏻‍🍳 Servings: Makes about 6 candy apples

📝 𝗦𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: 📝

1. Prepare the Apples: Wash and dry the apples thoroughly. Stick a wooden stick into the top of each apple.

2. Make the Candy Coating: In a saucepan, combine sugar, water, corn syrup, and cinnamon (if using). Heat over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves.

3. Cook the Mixture: Bring the mixture to a boil without stirring. Let it boil until it reaches the hard crack stage (about 300°F or 150°C) on a candy thermometer.

4. Add Food Coloring: Remove the saucepan from heat and add a few drops of food coloring. Stir until well mixed.

5. Dip the Apples: Quickly dip each apple into the hot candy coating, spinning it to coat evenly. Allow excess candy to drip off.

6. Decorate: While the candy is still wet, sprinkle with sprinkles or chopped nuts if desired.

7. Let Cool: Place the candy-coated apples on a sheet of wax paper to cool completely.

Enjoy your festive Christmas Candy Apples! They’re a sweet treat perfect for the holiday season! 🍏🍬