Taffy Apples Like The Ones Made At Kennywood Amusement Park Pit Recipe

Recreate the magic of Kennywood's famous taffy apples with this easy-to-follow recipe! Get that perfect, glossy candy coating and irresistible caramel flavor in your own kitchen. These homemade taffy apples are a delicious treat for any occasion – perfect for fairs, carnivals, or a fun family dessert.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 510.7 kcal
Protein 0g
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Ingredients for Taffy Apples Like The Ones Made At Kennywood Amusement Park Pit

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How to Make Taffy Apples Like The Ones Made At Kennywood Amusement Park Pit

  1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly spray with cooking spray.
  2. Insert a wooden skewer into the stem end of each apple.
  3. In a medium saucepan, combine 2 cups granulated sugar, 1/2 cup light corn syrup, 1/4 cup water, and 1 cinnamon stick.
  4. Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved.
  5. Bring the mixture to a rolling boil over medium-high heat. Boil for 3 minutes without stirring, swirling the pan occasionally.
  6. Use a pastry brush dipped in hot water to brush down any sugar crystals clinging to the sides of the pan.
  7. Continue boiling, using a candy thermometer, until the syrup reaches 290°F (hard-crack stage) and just begins to turn a light amber color.
  8. Remove the cinnamon stick.
  9. Immediately place the saucepan into a larger pot filled with hot water to prevent the syrup from hardening too quickly (this is called a double boiler).
  10. Add 2-3 drops of red food coloring (or your desired color). Stir gently.
  11. Working quickly, dip each apple into the hot syrup, rotating to coat evenly.
  12. Twirl the apple at the end to remove excess syrup.
  13. Place the coated apples on the prepared baking sheet.
  14. Allow the apples to cool and harden completely before serving or wrapping. This will take about 30-45 minutes.
  15. Enjoy your homemade Kennywood-style taffy apples!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

1 g

Sugar

426g

Fat

0g

Carbs

44g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Taffy Apples Like The Ones Made At Kennywood Amusement Park Pit?

Taffy Apples Like The Ones Made At Kennywood Amusement Park Pit takes about 45 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 30 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Taffy Apples Like The Ones Made At Kennywood Amusement Park Pit?

Taffy Apples Like The Ones Made At Kennywood Amusement Park Pit has approximately 510.7 calories per serving, with about 0 g protein, 44 g carbohydrates and 0 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Taffy Apples Like The Ones Made At Kennywood Amusement Park Pit?

The key ingredients for Taffy Apples Like The Ones Made At Kennywood Amusement Park Pit are Apples, Sugar, Light Corn Syrup, Water, Cinnamon Stick, Red Food Coloring. See the full list with measurements above.

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