Clove-Kissed Candy Apple Delight Recipe 🍏🍬

Recipe: Candy Apples 🍏🍬

Description: These candy apples boast the nostalgic red coating reminiscent of childhood memories. They eschew the traditional cinnamon flavor for a delightful candied taste with subtle hints of clove and apple.

Keywords: Dessert, Apple, Fruit, Low Protein, Low Cholesterol, Healthy, Kid Friendly, Halloween, < 60 Mins, Stove Top, Inexpensive

Servings: 8-10 candied apples

Nutritional Information (per serving):

• Calories: 348.4
• Fat Content: 0.3g
• Saturated Fat Content: 0.1g
• Cholesterol Content: 0mg
• Sodium Content: 16.2mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 91.5g
• Fiber Content: 4.4g
• Sugar Content: 74.5g
• Protein Content: 0.5g

Ingredients:

• 8-10 apples
• 2 cups sugar
• 3/4 cup water
• 1/2 cup light corn syrup
• 1/2 teaspoon clove oil
• 2-3 drops red food coloring

Instructions:

1. Prepare Cookie Sheet:

   • Begin by buttering a cookie sheet and set it aside. This will be used later to cool the candy-coated apples.

2. Prep Apples:

   • Wash and dry the apples thoroughly, then allow them to reach room temperature.
   • Insert a popsicle stick into the stem end of each apple. This will serve as a handle for easy eating.

3. Prepare Candy Coating:

   • In a heavy saucepan, combine sugar, water, corn syrup, and red food coloring.
   • Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat, stirring occasionally.

4. Cook Candy Mixture:

   • Once boiling, stop stirring and allow the mixture to cook until it reaches 290°F (143°C) on a candy thermometer. This is the hard-crack stage.

5. Add Flavoring:

   • Stir in the clove oil, which will impart a delightful hint of spice to the candy coating.

6. Coat Apples:

   • Working quickly, dip each apple into the hot candy mixture, rotating it to ensure full coverage.
   • Place the coated apples onto the prepared cookie sheet to cool and harden.

7. Utilize Leftover Coating:

   • After coating the apples, any leftover candy mixture can be poured onto the buttered baking sheet.
   • Allow it to harden, then break it into brittle pieces. Alternatively, if you have lollipop sticks, pour the mixture into circles over them to create additional treats.

8. Serve and Enjoy:

   • Once cooled and hardened, your candy apples are ready to be enjoyed! Perfect for Halloween parties, dessert tables, or simply as a nostalgic treat for the family.

These delightful candy apples are sure to be a hit with kids and adults alike, with their vibrant red color and irresistible sweetness. Enjoy the flavors of fall with this classic treat!