Description
Bring a burst of color and nostalgic sweetness to your dessert table with these dazzling Rainbow Candy Apples. With a crunchy candy coating swirled in vibrant rainbow hues and a tart apple center, this quick and easy recipe is perfect for parties, seasonal festivals, or just a fun treat with the kids. Whether you’re searching for creative dessert ideas, fun food projects, or show-stopping sweets, these rainbow candy apples are a must-try. They’re simple to make, endlessly customizable, and guaranteed to impress!
Ingredients
2 cups granulated sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1/2 cup water
6 medium apples (Granny Smith recommended)
Food coloring gel (various colors)
6 wooden sticks
Candy thermometer
Instructions
1. Wash and dry the apples thoroughly. Remove any wax coating and insert a wooden stick into the top of each apple.
2. Line a baking tray with parchment paper and set it aside for the dipped apples.
3. In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup, and water. Stir to dissolve, then attach a candy thermometer.
4. Boil the mixture without stirring until it reaches 300°F (hard crack stage).
5. Remove from heat and let the bubbles settle. Add gel food coloring directly into the pot or divide the syrup into separate bowls and tint individually. Swirl lightly to keep the colors distinct.
6. Dip each apple carefully into the hot candy, rotating to coat fully. Let excess drip off.
7. Set the dipped apples onto the prepared tray and allow them to cool completely for about 30 minutes.
8. Serve immediately or store in cellophane bags or an airtight container at room temperature.
Notes
Always use gel food coloring to avoid thinning out the candy syrup.
Make sure apples are completely dry—moisture will prevent the coating from sticking.
Use a candy thermometer to avoid undercooking or burning the sugar mixture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Candy Coating
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 apple
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: rainbow candy apples, easy dessert, colorful treats, party food, fun snack