Description
Make vibrant and fun Colorful Glow Candy Apples for parties, Halloween, or family gatherings. A sweet, glowing twist on a classic treat!
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 medium apples
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup corn syrup
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp citric acid (for glow effect)
- 2–3 drops of food coloring (various colors)
Instructions
- Wash and dry apples thoroughly. Insert sticks into the tops.
- In a saucepan, combine sugar, water, and corn syrup. Stir over medium heat.
- Boil the mixture until it reaches 300°F (hard crack stage), then remove from heat.
- Stir in vanilla extract and citric acid for a glow effect.
- Divide the mixture into bowls and add food coloring.
- Dip apples into each colored mixture, ensuring an even coating.
- Let cool and set on wax paper. Enjoy your glowing candy apples!
Notes
- For added glow, ensure you use food-safe glow powder.
- You can use any food coloring of your choice for different vibrant colors.
- Let the apples cool completely before serving to avoid sticky mess.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Treats
- Method: Stovetop, Dipping
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 candy apple
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 60g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 80g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: glowing candy apples, colorful candy apples, Halloween treats, party dessert, easy candy apple recipe