Colorful Candy Apples with Cotton Candy
Colorful Candy Apples with Cotton Candy are a fun and vibrant twist on the classic candy apple. Featuring a crunchy, sweet candy coating in bright colors, topped with whimsical cotton candy, these treats are perfect for parties, festivals, or any celebration. Customize the colors to match your theme and enjoy a visual and culinary delight!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 candy apples
- Category: Dessert, Treats, Party Food
- Method: Boiling, Dipping, Assembling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
- 4 medium apples
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- ¼ cup light corn syrup
- Food coloring (choose your preferred colors)
- 1 bag of cotton candy (various colors)
- Lollipop sticks or wooden skewers
Instructions
- Prepare the Apples: Wash and thoroughly dry the apples. Insert a lollipop stick or wooden skewer into the top of each apple.
- Make the Candy Coating: In a medium saucepan, combine the granulated sugar, water, and light corn syrup. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the mixture comes to a boil.
- Color the Syrup: Once the syrup begins to boil, remove it from the heat and stir in your chosen food coloring.
- Dip the Apples: Let the syrup cool for about 1 minute, then carefully dip each apple into the syrup, ensuring it’s fully coated. Allow excess syrup to drip off.
- Set the Coating: Place the coated apples on parchment paper and let them cool until the candy coating hardens.
- Add Cotton Candy: Once the candy coating is firm, wrap a small amount of cotton candy around the top of each apple for a playful finish.
Notes
- Use firm apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for the best texture and tart flavor.
- Gel food coloring is recommended for vibrant color without affecting the syrup consistency.
- To make the coating shinier, ensure the syrup reaches the hard-crack stage (300°F/150°C) for a glossy finish.
- You can add flavored extracts like vanilla or cherry to the syrup for an added taste.
