Sweet Ocean Candy Apples

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ingredients:

6 medium Granny Smith apples (washed & dried thoroughly)

½ cup granulated sugar

½ cup light corn syrup

¼ cup water

Blue food coloring (for that ocean color)

½ tsp flavoring (optional – coconut, cotton candy, or vanilla work well)

Blue edible glitter or crushed blue rock candy (optional, for sparkle)

Instructions:

1. Prep the Apples:

Remove apple stems and insert wooden sticks or skewers.

Place apples on a parchment-lined tray.

Make sure apples are completely dry, or the coating won’t stick.

2. Make the Candy Coating:

In a saucepan over medium heat, combine sugar, corn syrup, and water.

Stir until sugar dissolves.

Without stirring, let the mixture come to a boil.

Use a candy thermometer and cook until it reaches 300°F (hard crack stage).

3. Color and Flavor:

Once at 300°F, remove from heat.

Add blue food coloring and flavoring (if using).

Swirl gently to mix (don’t over-stir).

4. Dip the Apples:

Quickly dip each apple into the candy mixture, rotating to coat evenly.

Let excess drip off, then place on parchment to set.

5. Optional Decoration:

While the coating is still wet, sprinkle with edible glitter or roll in crushed blue rock candy for a sparkling “ocean” effect.

6. Cool & Enjoy:

Let apples cool completely until the candy shell hardens.