Cinnamon Candy Apples
These classic shiny red cinnamon candy apples are perfect for Halloween parties!
Servings apples
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 pound bag cinnamon disc candies or Red hots
- ⅓ cup water
- 10-20 drops red food coloring optional; sometimes the candies are more pink than you might want
- 12 apples, small preferably crips, tart-to-tart-ish apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp
- 12 wooden candy sticks
Instructions
- Unwrap candies and place in a medium heavy saucepan. Combine with water and begin cooking over medium heat, stirring frequently.
- While the candy is cooking, wash the apples well (you can even add a tiny drop of dish soap) and then dry them completely.
- Insert a wooden stick into each apple and set aside (as the candy mixture starts to boil and cook, you'll need to stir constantly.)
- Grease a sheet of parchment paper or foil and set aside.
- Use a candy thermometer to monitor the temperature. When it reaches 300°F, remove from heat. If desired, add red food coloring.
- Dip the prepared apples into the mixture, coating evenly and twirling to remove the excess.
- Place on the prepared sheet and allow to cool completely. We recommend slicing the apple, rather than biting into it whole.
Nutrition
Calories: 228kcal, Carbohydrates: 61g, Protein: 0.5g, Fat: 0.3g, Saturated Fat: 0.1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g, Sodium: 2mg, Potassium: 195mg, Fiber: 4g, Sugar: 50g, Vitamin A: 98IU, Vitamin C: 8mg, Calcium: 11mg, Iron: 0.2mg
Calories: 228kcal
Cost: $7
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