Description
Make stunning cotton candy swirl candy apples with a crisp bite and a mesmerizing swirl of colors. Perfect for parties, fairs, and holidays!
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 fresh apples
- 6 wooden sticks
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- ½ cup water
- ½ teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1 teaspoon cotton candy extract (optional)
- Gel food coloring (pink, blue, purple)
Instructions
- Wash and dry apples, remove wax, and insert sticks.
- Heat sugar, corn syrup, water, and cream of tartar until 300°F.
- Divide into three bowls, add food coloring, then swirl together.
- Dip apples into the candy mixture and let excess drip off.
- Place on parchment paper and allow to harden for 30 minutes.
Notes
- Use Granny Smith or Honeycrisp apples for the best flavor balance.
- Work quickly when swirling and dipping to maintain vibrant colors.
- Avoid making candy apples on humid days to prevent stickiness.
- Store at room temperature in a dry place for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 candy apple
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 50g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 63g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0g
Keywords: cotton candy apples, swirl candy apples, homemade candy apples, carnival treats, candy apple recipe, fun party treats