# What You'll Need:
→ Apples
01 - 8 medium Granny Smith or Gala apples, washed and thoroughly dried
→ Candy Coating
02 - 2 cups granulated sugar
03 - 1 cup light corn syrup
04 - 1/2 cup water
05 - 1/2 teaspoon red food coloring, liquid or gel
→ Extras
06 - 8 wooden sticks, popsicle or craft sticks
07 - Nonstick cooking spray or parchment paper
# Method:
01 - Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly spray with nonstick cooking spray.
02 - Insert a wooden stick firmly into the stem end of each apple and set aside.
03 - In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup, and water. Stir to mix, then place over medium-high heat.
04 - Bring to a boil without stirring further. Attach a candy thermometer to the side of the pan.
05 - Continue boiling until the mixture reaches 300°F, approximately 15 to 20 minutes.
06 - Remove the saucepan from heat. Immediately stir in the red food coloring until evenly blended.
07 - Working quickly and carefully as the syrup is extremely hot, tilt the pan and dip each apple, turning to coat evenly. Allow excess to drip off, then place on the prepared baking sheet.
08 - Let the apples cool completely at room temperature until the candy shell hardens, approximately 15 minutes.
09 - Serve within a few hours for best texture.
