Candied Apples Topped With Coconut Recipe

Delight your taste buds with these irresistible candied apples! Perfectly crisp apples are dipped in a luscious homemade candy coating, then generously topped with toasted coconut for a delightful crunch. Customize your candy coating with food coloring for a festive touch! A fun and easy recipe, perfect for parties, holidays, or a sweet treat any day of the week.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Calories 709.7 kcal
Protein 1g
Rating 3.7 (3 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Candied Apples Topped With Coconut

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How to Make Candied Apples Topped With Coconut

  1. Remove stems from apples, wash thoroughly, and pat completely dry.
  2. Gently insert a wooden skewer or popsicle stick into each apple, from the stem end to the base, ensuring it doesn't pierce completely through the bottom.
  3. In a medium to large saucepan, combine 1 cup granulated sugar, ½ cup light corn syrup, 1 cup cinnamon candies (crushed), and ¼ cup water.
  4. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the candies are completely dissolved.
  5. **Important:** Do not let the mixture boil rapidly. Maintain a gentle simmer.
  6. Add 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and a few drops of food coloring (optional).
  7. Stir until thoroughly combined.
  8. Clip a candy thermometer to the side of the pan. Continue cooking, without stirring, until the mixture reaches 300°F (hard crack stage) or 245-250°F (firm ball stage).
  9. Once the mixture reaches the desired temperature, immediately remove it from the heat.
  10. The candy will be very thick. Quickly dip each apple individually into the hot candy coating, ensuring it's thoroughly coated.
  11. While the candy is still warm, dip the bottom of each candied apple into a bowl of sweetened shredded coconut.
  12. Place the coconut-coated apples on a well-greased baking sheet, coconut side down, allowing the candy to harden completely.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

1 g

Sugar

471g

Fat

18g

Carbs

59g

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