Sweet Ocean Candy Apples
Transform classic candy apples into a vibrant summer treat with shimmering blue and green colors reminiscent of the sea.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Candying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large apples
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup corn syrup
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Blue and green food coloring
- Sprinkles (optional)
- Wooden sticks or skewers
Instructions
- Wash and dry the apples thoroughly to remove any wax or impurities. Insert wooden sticks into the tops of the apples.
- Combine the granulated sugar, corn syrup, water, and salt in a medium-sized saucepan over medium heat. Stir gently until the sugar dissolves.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, monitoring with a candy thermometer until it reaches 300°F — the hard crack stage.
- Add the vanilla extract and blue and green food coloring, stirring to achieve the perfect ocean hue.
- Dip each apple into the colorful candy mixture, ensuring it is fully coated, then let excess candy drip off.
- Place the coated apples upright on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Add colorful sprinkles if desired and allow to cool.
- Serve and enjoy your Sweet Ocean Candy Apples as a whimsical dessert or snack!
Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2-3 days. Avoid refrigeration to maintain the candy coating’s texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 apple
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 70g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 78g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg