Description
Galaxy Candy Apples are a fun and colorful treat that combines the sweetness of candy with the crispness of apples, perfect for parties or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 medium apples (Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Gala)
- 6 wooden sticks or skewers
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- ¾ cup light corn syrup
- ½ cup water
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- Gel food coloring: purple, blue, teal, pink (or any “galaxy” shades)
- Edible glitter or luster dust (gold, silver, or holographic)
Instructions
- Wash and dry apples completely (remove all wax for the coating to stick). Insert wooden sticks firmly into the tops. Line a tray with parchment paper and lightly grease it.
- In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup, and water. Heat over medium-high heat, swirling occasionally (don’t stir once boiling). Cook until the temperature reaches 300°F (hard crack stage) on a candy thermometer. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
- Divide the hot syrup into 3–4 small bowls. Tint each portion with a small amount of gel food coloring — make them bold! Working quickly, drizzle each color back into one bowl in thin streaks without stirring (this creates the marbled effect).
- Holding the stick, dip each apple slowly into the candy mixture, twisting to coat evenly. Let excess drip off and place on the greased parchment. While still warm, lightly dust with edible glitter or luster dust for that galaxy sparkle.
- Let the apples cool and harden completely at room temperature (about 30 minutes). Serve within 24 hours for best shine and crunch.
Notes
- Ensure apples are completely dry for the candy coating to adhere properly.
- Use a candy thermometer for accurate temperature measurement.
- Experiment with different color combinations for a unique galaxy effect.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Candy Making
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 apple
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 50g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg