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Candy Apples

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Makes 9 candied apples.
Category
Fruit
Course
Desserts
Occasions
Halloween
Sources
Weekly Wisdom
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Learn how to make classic candy apples with these easy steps. These colorful treats add a festive touch to any fall or Halloween gathering!

Ingredients
9 apples
9 wooden pop sticks or skewers
3 cups sugar
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/4 teaspoon salt
red food coloring
Instructions

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Wash and dry apples. Make sure apples are completely dry, then chill in refrigerator.
Remove stems and insert pop sticks into stem end of apple.
In a deep saucepan, combine sugar, cream of tartar, salt, and 1 cup of water. Add enough food coloring to get desired color. Cook over medium heat, stirring until sugar is dissolved.  Increase heat to medium-high and bring to a full rolling boil without stirring for 8 to 9 minutes. (On a candy thermometer, syrup registers 290ºF.) A small amount of syrup dropped into cold water should form hard threads. 
Remove from heat and immediately dip apples. Twirl to cover evenly, holding apple over pan to catch drips. Place, stick up, onto prepared baking sheet and allow to harden for ten minutes.
Serve immediately or refrigerate and eat within two days.

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Lisa Sinclair (not verified)

1 year 6 months ago

Why can't I save these recipes, or garden tips, to Pinterest anymore? Every time I try I get kicked back to the Almanacs page. Would love to save these Halloween recipes, but can't!😭