Candy Apples

318 Ratings
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Candy apples are a classic fall dessert that family and friends are sure to love. Use your apple-picking haul to make the ultimate Halloween treat, complete with a sticky-sweet caramel coating.

The Martha Stewart Show, October Fall 2005, The Martha Stewart Show, Episode 1107

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Recipe Summary

Yield:
Makes 6 medium or 12 mini candy apples
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Ingredients

Directions

  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper; butter parchment, and set aside. In a medium heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine sugar, 3/4 cup water, corn syrup, and food coloring, if using. Bring to a boil over high heat; reduce heat to medium-high. Insert candy thermometer and continue to boil until temperature reaches between 300 degrees and 310 degrees (hard crack stage), about 20 minutes.

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  • Meanwhile, insert a wooden stick into the top of each apple, pushing about halfway through; set aside. When mixture reaches temperature, immediately remove from heat. Working quickly, dip apples in sugar mixture until completely coated. Transfer to prepared baking sheet; allow to cool.

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Reviews (7)

318 Ratings
  • 5 99
  • 4 87
  • 3 67
  • 2 38
  • 1 27
Martha Stewart Member
10/22/2018
Your five stars for sure I love all your ides Martha
Martha Stewart Member
09/11/2018
I like it. It came out great. I just needed to use a bigger pot so that it doesn't spill out.
Martha Stewart Member
09/03/2017
I made these apples and mines came out great. Taste great candy at right hardness. i love the receipe and will contiune to use it.
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Martha Stewart Member
06/29/2014
Don't even try it! Horrible! I not only made these the day of my daughter's b-day party, but I threw them away!!! The were hard, the tasted nasty and I almost pulled out a tooth because my back teeth got stuck. Luckily I was able to get it about in time. Lucky for you that you just read this review or you might have been sorry!
Martha Stewart Member
10/14/2012
This recipe is more challenging than it looks. Do not attempt to do it without a candy thermometer. My first batch turned out great, somehow my thermometer broke on the second batch and ruined everything. I also just used regular popsicle sticks instead of the beautiful wood sticks.
Martha Stewart Member
10/29/2008
I made these and they turned out beautiful. The only thing is they are too hard. You can't bite into them. What if i stop cooking at a lower temperature like soft crack will this work?
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Martha Stewart Member
09/25/2008
These are so easy to make,and they taste great. Just be careful when you eat these,they are really sticky and get stuck in your teeth.
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