Description
Midnight Glamour Candy Apples are a stunning treat that combines the classic candy apple with a touch of elegance, perfect for special occasions or a glamorous dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 small apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp work best)
- 6 gold or black sticks/skewers
- 2 cups (400 g) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (120 ml) light corn syrup
- ¾ cup (180 ml) water
- ½ tsp black gel food coloring
- ¼ tsp edible gold luster dust (optional for extra shimmer)
- 1 tsp edible gold dust
- ½ tsp vodka or clear extract (for painting)
Instructions
- Wash and dry the apples thoroughly, removing all wax residue (dip in hot water briefly, then dry completely).
- Insert sticks firmly into the top of each apple.
- Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup, and water.
- Heat over medium-high without stirring until it reaches 300°F (150°C) on a candy thermometer (hard crack stage).
- Once at temperature, remove from heat and carefully stir in black gel food coloring until smooth and glossy.
- Working quickly, dip each apple into the candy mixture, twirling to coat evenly.
- Let excess drip off, then place on the parchment to harden completely (about 10 minutes).
- Mix gold dust with a touch of vodka or extract to create a paintable paste.
- Using a fine brush, paint elegant swirls or streaks over the black coating.
- Allow to dry completely before serving or packaging.
Notes
- Ensure apples are completely dry before dipping to achieve a smooth coating.
- Use a candy thermometer for accurate temperature measurement.
- Work quickly when coating the apples as the candy will harden fast.
- Optional: Experiment with different colors of food coloring for unique designs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Candy Making
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 candy apple
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 60g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg