Red Candied Apples Recipe

Name: Red Candied Apples
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: Serves 1 or more
Ingredients: Crisp Red Apples; 2 cups granulated sugar; 1/2 cup water; Light Corn Syrup; Red Food Coloring; 1/2 teaspoon clove oil

Make dazzling, delicious red candied apples! This recipe provides both stovetop and microwave instructions for perfectly coated, shiny treats. Perfect for holidays, parties, or a special sweet snack.

Prep Time 15 mins

Cook Time 0 mins

Calories 348.4 kcal

Protein 0g

Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Red Candied Apples

Crisp Red Apples
2 cups granulated sugar
1/2 cup water
Light Corn Syrup
Red Food Coloring
1/2 teaspoon clove oil

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How to Make Red Candied Apples

Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C). Generously butter a large cookie sheet.
Wash and thoroughly dry 6-8 medium waxed apples. Insert a wooden skewer into the stem end of each apple.
**Stovetop Instructions:** In a 2-quart heavy saucepan, combine 2 cups granulated sugar, 1/2 cup light corn syrup, 1/2 cup water, and a few drops of red food coloring (adjust to desired intensity).
Bring the mixture to a rolling boil over high heat, stirring constantly until sugar dissolves.
Reduce heat to medium-low. Clip a candy thermometer to the side of the pan. Boil gently, without stirring, until the temperature reaches 290°F (143°C) or until a small amount of syrup dropped into very cold water forms hard, but not brittle, threads.
Remove from heat and stir in 1/2 teaspoon clove oil.
Quickly dip each apple into the hot syrup, twirling to coat completely.
Place apples on the prepared cookie sheet.
Let cool completely.
**Microwave Instructions:** In a 1 1/2-quart glass casserole dish, combine 2 cups granulated sugar, 1/2 cup light corn syrup, 1/2 cup water, and a few drops of red food coloring (adjust to desired intensity).
Microwave uncovered on high for 19-23 minutes, stirring once after 5 minutes. Use a microwave candy thermometer to monitor the temperature, aiming for 290°F (143°C). The syrup should form hard, but not brittle, threads when a small amount is dropped into very cold water.
Remove from microwave and stir in 1/2 teaspoon clove oil.
Quickly dip each apple into the hot syrup, twirling to coat completely.
Place apples on the prepared cookie sheet.
Let cool completely.