Elevate your autumn celebrations with these striking Red and Black Candy Apples—a delightful blend of tart Granny Smith apples and a glossy, hard candy shell. Perfect for Halloween parties or gothic-themed gatherings, these eye-catching treats feature vibrant red and midnight black coatings created with gel food coloring. The recipe combines simple pantry staples like sugar, corn syrup, and water, skillfully cooked to the hard-crack stage for that satisfying crunch. Each apple is dipped in molten candy and set to cool, creating a professional-looking dessert that's as fun to make as it is to eat. With minimal prep time and a dramatic presentation, these candy apples are the ultimate centerpiece for your spooky festivities.
Wash and thoroughly dry the apples to remove any wax or residue that might prevent the candy coating from sticking.
Insert a wooden stick into the top of each apple, through the stem end, until it is secure.
Lightly grease a large piece of parchment paper or a baking sheet with cooking spray, and set it aside.
In a medium-sized, heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine the granulated sugar, light corn syrup, and water.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and stir the mixture gently until the sugar dissolves completely.
Increase the heat to medium-high and bring the mixture to a boil without stirring. Attach a candy thermometer to the side of the pan, ensuring it does not touch the bottom.
Cook the mixture until it reaches 300°F (150°C), also known as the hard-crack stage. This will take about 20 minutes. Keep a close eye on the thermometer to avoid burning the sugar.
Once the temperature reaches 300°F, remove the saucepan from the heat and carefully divide the syrup equally into two heatproof bowls.
Add red gel food coloring to one bowl, stirring gently until the color is fully incorporated. Repeat the process with black gel food coloring in the second bowl.
Working quickly, dip the apples one at a time into either the red or black candy syrup, tilting the bowl and rotating the apple to ensure an even coating. Allow any excess syrup to drip off.
Place the coated apples onto the greased parchment paper to cool and harden completely. Repeat the process with all the apples, alternating colors as desired.
Once the candy coating is fully set, the apples are ready to serve. Handle with care as the coating is very hard and can crack if dropped.
Store in a cool, dry place and enjoy within 1-2 days for best texture and flavor.
Serving size | 2082.2 grams (2082.2g) |
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Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
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Calories | 2832 |
Total Fat 2.60g | 3% |
Saturated Fat 0.00g | 0% |
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g | |
Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
Sodium 53mg | 2% |
Total Carbohydrate 744.50g | 271% |
Dietary Fiber 28.60g | 102% |
Total Sugars 696.80g | |
Protein 3.60g | 7% |
Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
Calcium 86mg | 7% |
Iron 1mg | 7% |
Potassium 1275mg | 27% |
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