How to Make Cinnamon Candy Apples
This easy Halloween treat is a spooky must-have!
Learn How to Make Cinnamon Candy Apples with this easy step by step recipe. Prepare a fun Halloween candy recipe for a party, or make these after Halloween has passed for a way to use up some leftover candy. No matter your reason for making these easy candy apples, you're sure to have no problem gobbling them up! Make sure you are cautious if you have little kids because this candy mixture gets quite hard and sticky when it hardens to the apple. We advise against letting kids with loose teeth or braces try to bite into one of these. Caramel apples tend to be a little softer to bite into, so for another version of this delicious Halloween treat, try this recipe for Perfect Caramel Apples.
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We absolutely adore the classic treat of cinnamon candy apples, and we have some fantastic recipe recommendations for our readers who can't get enough of this deliciously sweet and crunchy snack. If you enjoyed making the cinnamon candy apples, we think you might also love trying your hand at making homemade caramel apples. The process is quite similar, but instead of a cinnamon-flavored candy coating, you'll be dipping apples in rich, buttery caramel. It's a wonderful treat for both kids and adults alike, and perfect for fall gatherings or Halloween parties.
For those readers who are looking to expand their culinary skills, we recommend trying your hand at making taffy apples. This recipe takes a bit more time and patience, but the end result is well worth the effort. By cooking sugar, corn syrup, and water to the right temperature, you can create a stretchy, chewy taffy coating for your apples. The addition of nuts or sprinkles can add extra texture and flavor to this fun and festive treat.
If you're looking to create a show-stopping dessert for a special occasion or holiday, we suggest trying your hand at making candied apple roses. This elegant twist on the classic candy apple involves thinly slicing apples and arranging them in a rose shape before coating them in cinnamon-flavored sugar. The result is not only visually stunning, but also incredibly tasty. It's sure to impress your guests and make for a memorable sweet treat.
Ingredients
- 2 cups sugar
- 3/4 cup water
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 1/2 cup cinnamon candies
- 2 teaspoons red food coloring
- 6 green apples
For more make-at-home recipes perfect for kids, adults, and parties, try these25 Homemade Halloween Treats
Instructions
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Line a baking sheet with parchment paper; spray parchment well with cooking spray. Set aside.
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In a heavy-bottomed dutch oven, combine sugar, water, corn syrup, cinnamon candies and food coloring.
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Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-high to maintain a boil.
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Insert candy thermometer and continue boiling until temperature reaches 310 degrees F. This is a "hard crack" stage.
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Meanwhile, remove stems from apples and insert a wooden stick into the top of each apple. Set aside.
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When mixture is ready, immediately remove from heat and allow bubbles to settle. Holding stick firmly, quickly dip apples in hot sugar mixture. Raise from the dip and allow some of the sugar to drip off. Place on prepared baking sheet; allow to cool.
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AuntKarolyn
Oct 28, 2018
How To Make Cinnamon Candy Apples is just the instructions I needed during this apple picking season. This recipe is so simple and straightforward, and the results are a great apple treat that I haven't had since I was a little girl. I was so happy to find this recipe not only to use up some of these apples, but to introduce the little ones to this delightful treat.
Morehouse17
Nov 22, 2017
Thank you so much for the video. Can this be any easier? I love candy apples and I will grab a couple when they are in the produce of the local grocery store but I have never made them from scratch. I like that the chef used cinnamon candy instead of the box mix you find in the store.
Delphine Bryant
Oct 31, 2017
I can not tell you how many times this recipe has failed when I prepared it. So I never leave the local fair without buying one and on occasion, I have seen them in the local market. Putting on my big girl pants and gonna try it one more time.
Rnbowgrl
Sep 15, 2017
Omg, I haven't had cinnamon apples since I was a kid! Never would I have imagined how simple it is to make them and now that it's almost Fall and I've stumbled upon this recipe I'll definitely be doing just that. Is there a special way to store these yummy treats and do you have any idea how long before they're no longer edible?
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