Description
These candy apple bags are a delightful treat perfect for fall festivities. Crisp apples coated in a sweet, red candy shell make for a fun and delicious snack or gift. Packaged in clear cellophane bags, they are great for Halloween parties or special treats.
Ingredients
Scale
Candy Apples:
- 12 small to medium-sized apples (washed and dried)
- 12 wooden sticks or lollipop sticks
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup light corn syrup
- ¾ cup water
- ½ teaspoon red food coloring
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Assembly:
- Clear cellophane treat bags (4″x9″ gusseted)
- Twist ties or ribbon
Instructions
- Prepare Apples: Insert a wooden stick into the top of each apple through the stem area and set aside.
- Candy Coating: Line a baking sheet, combine sugar, corn syrup, and water in a saucepan. Heat until 300°F, then add food coloring and vanilla. Dip apples in syrup, let excess drip off, and cool on prepared sheet.
- Bagging: Once cooled, place each apple in a cellophane bag and secure with a twist tie or ribbon.
Notes
- Use crisp apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for best results.
- Ensure apples are dry for better candy coating adhesion.
- For gifting, use food-safe bags with clear visibility.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 candy apple
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 42g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
