BLACK-HEARTED CANDY APPLES
The glossy coating of these old-fashioned candy apples is hard, not soft like the more common caramel variety. It's best to lick them like a lollipop. You can also cut into wedges with a sharp knife, but the candy coating may crack. —Agnes Ward, Stratford, Ontario
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 40m
Yield 4 apples.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Wash and thoroughly dry apples; remove stems. Insert wooden pop sticks into apples. Place on a waxed paper-lined baking sheet; set aside., In a large heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, water and corn syrup. Cook and stir over medium heat until sugar is dissolved. Bring to a boil. Cook, without stirring, until a candy thermometer reads 290° (soft-crack stage)., Remove from the heat and pour into 2 small bowls. Stir 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon and red food coloring into 1 bowl; stir black food coloring and remaining cinnamon into other bowl., Working quickly, dip 2 apples into red sugar mixture and 2 apples into black sugar mixture to completely coat. Place on prepared baking sheet; let stand until set.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 614 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 35mg sodium, Carbohydrate 161g carbohydrate (129g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 0 protein.
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Harut Margaryan
[email protected]These candy apples are the perfect Halloween treat. They're spooky and delicious!
KONOK GAMER
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of candy apples, but these were actually pretty good. The black heart is a nice touch.
Bryton Baca
[email protected]These candy apples were a lot of work, but they were worth it. They were so delicious and looked amazing.
Padam Chhetri
[email protected]I had a hard time getting the candy coating to stick to the apples. I think I'll try using a different recipe next time.
Cole Sutton
[email protected]These candy apples were a little too tart for my taste, but my husband loved them.
Shahadat Ullah
[email protected]My candy apples turned out perfectly! The black hearts are so dramatic and elegant.
kacper player
[email protected]These apples are so beautiful and festive. I can't wait to make them for my next party.
Ijeoma Eucharia
[email protected]I've never made candy apples before, but these were so easy to follow. They turned out great and my friends loved them.
Joyc Michael
[email protected]These candy apples are so easy to make, even my kids can help. They're always a big hit at our Halloween parties.
Hosain Mollah
[email protected]I love the combination of sweet and tart in these apples. The black heart is a fun and unexpected touch.
Jawad Arshad
[email protected]These black-hearted candy apples were a hit at my Halloween party! They were so easy to make and looked so festive.