Colorful Candy Apples With Cotton Candy
Colorful Candy Apples With Cotton Candy are a whimsical treat that brings the carnival experience right to your kitchen! These delightful apples are dipped in shiny candy coating and topped with fluffy cotton candy, creating an irresistible combination of sweet flavors and crunchy textures. Perfect for birthday parties, Halloween, or any festive occasion, they are sure to bring smiles and joy to everyone who takes a bite!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Candying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium-sized apples (Granny Smith or Fuji)
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 1/2 cup water
- Gel food coloring (your choice of colors)
- 1 cup cotton candy fluff (any flavor)
Instructions
- Thoroughly rinse and dry the apples; insert wooden skewers into the tops for handles.
- In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup, and water over medium heat. Stir until dissolved; then boil until the mixture reaches 300°F (150°C).
- Remove from heat and let cool slightly before adding gel food coloring; stir until fully combined.
- Dip each apple into the candy mixture, swirling to coat evenly. Allow excess candy to drip off before placing them on parchment paper.
- While still warm, gently press cotton candy fluff onto the top of each apple.
- Let the apples cool completely on parchment paper before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 apple (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 75g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 80g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg