Description
Cotton Candy Swirl Candy Apples are whimsical treats that combine tart apples with a sweet, colorful candy coating, reminiscent of summer fairs and childhood memories.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 medium apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 6 wooden candy apple sticks
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Food coloring (pink and blue)
- 1 cup cotton candy
Instructions
- Wash and dry the apples thoroughly.
- Insert the wooden sticks into the top of each apple.
- In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup, and water. Cook over medium heat until sugar dissolves, then let it boil until it reaches 300°F (150°C).
- Dip each apple into the hot candy coating, allowing excess to drip off.
- Swirl blue candy coating over the pink for a marbled effect.
- Place coated apples on a parchment-lined baking sheet to cool.
- Press cotton candy onto the top of each apple once cooled.
Notes
- Use firm apples for better coating adherence.
- Humidity can affect candy coating; choose a dry day for making.
- Store in a cool, dry place to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 15-20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Candy making
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 candy apple
- Calories: 250-300
- Sugar: 50-60 grams
- Sodium: varies
- Fat: <1 gram
- Saturated Fat: 0 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 65-75 grams
- Fiber: 1-2 grams
- Protein: 0 grams
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: Cotton Candy, Candy Apples, Dessert, Sweet Treats, Party Food