The Best Candy Apple Recipe!

The perfect candy apple has a super thin, shiny red coat with no bubbles and the perfect amount of cinnamon flavor. Follow all my tips and tricks for the BEST candy apple recipe!

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CANDY APPLES RECIPE ►
8-10 small (8-10 small) granny smith apples
30 ounces (850 g) granulated sugar
12 ounces (340 g) water
6 ounces (170 g) corn syrup
1/4 teaspoon food coloring, optional
8 ounces (227 g) cinnamon hard candy
1/4 teaspoon flash dust optional

For Black candy apples, use the same recipe above, just take out the cinnamon hard candy and add black ChefMaster airbrush food coloring!

CHAPTERS ►
00:00 Introduction
00:21 Washing the apples
01:34 Sugar safety
03:04 Prepping the apples
03:47 Tools and ingredients
05:59 Making the candy
09:27 Dipping the apples
11:28 Experiments!
12:11 Leftover sugar
12:35 Storing the candy apples
13:06 Eating the candy apples

[marylyn]

When I was a kid, our neighbour made candy apples, caramel ones, and popcorn balls to give out on Halloween. This was during the 70s. Thanks for the memories!

[raybearNC]

Hello Liz, I watched your Caramel Apple video & this Candy Apple recipe, I washed and refrigerated my apples yesterday and today I'm making your Caramel Apples recipe! I'm so excited!😃Next I'm going to make theses Candy Apples. I wanted to commend you on your videos for being one of the ONLY YouTube Chefs that actually addresses SAFETY prior to starting this project. Kitchen injuries are the most common household injuries and especially important when work with molten sugar. As an ex-military Safety Officer, I'd like to thank you for that! I wish more YouTuber Chefs would take a moment, like you did, and just alert the audience to potential safety risks. Most YouTubers just jump right in to the recipe, without so much as a mention that sever burns can occur. Thank You Liz!

[sunshineandflowers]

Hi Liz, thank you so much for this demonstration on how to make these delicious apples. Here in Australia, they are called 'toffee apples' and I used to buy them for my kids (and me) whenever there was a school fete or if I saw them for sale in the supermarket. I haven't seen them around for years. I am so grateful for you showing us how it is done. I will now be trying out your method for my grandchildren. Hugs from Melbourne.

[jacklantern]

This was a great vid. As a non cooker seems easy to follow. Great explanations of the process and the whys. Thanks so much.

[carolynel]

❤❤❤ I like them just plain with no cinnamon. They are delicious!!! ❤❤❤

[helpfulnatural]

When you added the sparkle to the sugar I immediately thought, this is where the term "candy apple red" came from in reference to an awesome car color! :)

[MrsKatB]

My MIL had a complete failure making candy apples using a kit. She made them ahead of time for a kids event and was absolutely heartbroken to find the candy coating had melted off even being wrapped up in a treat bag. I found your video in my search for an answer and you provided all the information of what might have happed and why. I love how informative your tutorial was and am now subscribed!

[carathebaker]

Hi Liz. I've made candied apples before but your recipe makes so much sense and clever! I LOVE the tip about using cinnamon hard candies and adding sparkle to it. GENIOUS!

[denisem]

Hi 👋 it's been so so long since I've had a candy apple 🍎. You brought back great memories. Thanks for the great share. 🙂

[karlaj]

Sisnlaw and I just made some today!!! This video saved us from a disaster. Thank you ❤❤

[dionnemesiona-pepple]

Awesome job on the Candy Apples, Liz! You look extra pretty in your new kitchen 💕

[judygaddis]

My absolute FAVORITE "fair food"! Always wanted to learn how to make for this video!🍏

[deerodgers]

Making these right now! Stirring in the cinnamon candy. Smells so good. Bday party tomorrow and the kids are going to love them

[Dellicatspurr]

I really appreciate how you put safety in with your video, candy sugar can be hurtful and dangerous

[dianejohanson]

I used to love candy apples when I was a kid, but with crowns, fillings and bridges, those days are sadly long gone! They look beautiful though! Such a vibrant red and I love cinnamon!

[pattimercer]

As a member of Job’s Daughters and having the Masonic Hall across from a school, we had Candy Apple sales every October for two weeks.
Our moms worked so hard every day, making them and then supervising us during the sale. I had to watch! Brought back a lot of memories!🍏🍎

[azizabehardien]

The candy apples look very pretty with the glitter on it and the others look very nice too

[gregoryalee]

Excellent presentation. All the questions that I had about making candied apples was answered by you. Thank you.

[bonitadaughtrey]

Your cake decorating book is awesome...

[malindaroy]

I love this, I'm gonna try it, this is my favorite fall snack!! :)