Candy Apples

Ingredients

• nonstick cooking spray
• 15 woodens craft sticks
• 15 medium apples , washed and dried thoroughly
• 2 cups white sugar
• 1.5 cups water
• 1 cup light corn syrup
• 8 dropss red food coloring , or as needed

Instructions

1. 1

   Gather all ingredients.

2. 2

   Lightly coat baking sheets with nonstick cooking spray. Insert craft sticks into whole, stemmed apples.

3. 3

   Combine sugar, water, and corn syrup in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil and insert a candy thermometer. Continue boiling, without stirring, until mixture reaches 300 to 310 degrees F (149 to 154 degrees C), or until a small amount dropped into cold water forms hard, brittle threads.

4. 4

   Remove from heat and stir in food coloring.

5. 5

   Holding each apple by its stick, dip into the syrup, turning to coat evenly. Place coated apples on the prepared baking sheet to harden.