Description
Colorful Candy Apples With Cotton Candy are a whimsical dessert that elevates any celebration. These delightful treats combine the classic appeal of candy apples with a playful twist—fluffy cotton candy! Perfect for parties, holidays, or just a sweet afternoon indulgence, these vibrant creations not only taste heavenly but also serve as a stunning centerpiece. Their colorful appearance and sweet flavor profile are sure to impress both kids and adults alike. Get ready to unleash your creativity with customizable colors and flavors!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium apples
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1/4 cup light corn syrup
- Food coloring (variety of colors)
- 1 bag of cotton candy (various colors)
- Lollipop sticks or wooden skewers
Instructions
- Wash and dry the apples thoroughly, then insert lollipop sticks into the tops.
- In a saucepan, combine sugar, water, and corn syrup; heat over medium heat until boiling.
- Remove from heat and stir in food coloring until you reach your desired hue.
- Allow syrup to cool slightly before dipping each apple into the mixture until fully coated.
- Place coated apples on parchment paper to cool completely.
- Once firm, gently wrap cotton candy around the top of each apple.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Candy Making
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 candy apple approximately 90g
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 50g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg