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Sweet Ocean Candy Apples

Stunning teal-blue candy apples with a glass-like crunch and edible glitter, perfect for mermaid or ocean-themed parties.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 apples
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Carnival
Calories: 380
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Apples
  • 6 medium Granny Smith apples washed and dried thoroughly
  • 6 Lollipop sticks or bamboo skewers
Candy Coating
  • 2.5 cups granulated sugar
  • 1.25 cups water
  • 0.5 cup light corn syrup
  • 1 tsp teal gel food coloring or electric blue
  • 1 tsp edible glitter silver or iridescent

Equipment

  • Heavy-bottomed saucepan
  • Candy thermometer
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Lollipop sticks

Method
 

  1. Wash apples thoroughly in hot water and scrub with a rough towel to remove wax. Dry completely. Insert sticks into the stem end.
  2. Prepare a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and lightly grease with cooking spray.
  3. In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, combine sugar, water, and corn syrup. Stir until sugar dissolves.
  4. Bring to a boil and stop stirring. Insert candy thermometer. Cook until mixture reaches 300°F-310°F (Hard Crack Stage).
  5. Remove from heat immediately. Let bubbles subside for 30 seconds. Gently stir in food coloring and glitter.
  6. Tilt the pot and dip each apple, rotating to coat. Allow excess to drip off, then place on prepared baking sheet.
  7. Allow candy to harden at room temperature for 10-15 minutes before serving.

Notes

Humidity can affect candy making; try to avoid making these on rainy days.