Just keep in mind that you'll want to make these pretty close to the time you intend to eat them!įuji Apples might be your choice if you want to make traditional red candy apples. If you do not want to use Granny Smith apples, here are some other options. If you want your apples to last as long as possible, this is your BEST option! They also hold up really well to the hot candy coating and any heavy toppings (if you choose to add them). They are firm, tart, crisp apples that are a great contrast to the hard, sweet candy coating. Granny Smith Apples are the most popular and common choice for Candy Apples. I have this one, but this Dot thermometer would also be great! What kind of apples should I use for candy apples? You can use a simple candy thermometer (like this one) or if you want to upgrade, I highly recommend a Thermoworks thermometer. One of the most important is a thermometer.
You're also going to need some special supplies to make candy apples. Candy Apple Sticks (or craft sticks or short dowels).of gel coloring (whichever color you want your apples to be! - the more color you use, the brighter the apples will be!) 2 tablespoon white food coloring (I recommend AmeriColor Bright White Soft Gel Paste or Lorann White Food Coloring).1 tsp vanilla extract (or other flavoring).6-8 medium apples (washed, dried & stems removed)**.To start making from-scratch candy apples, here's what you'll need: Ingredients to Make Candy Apples Any Color For that reason, when ordered, I try to do them no more than 24 hours in advance and always store them at room temperature. They always get condensation on them and get sticky. So if you can't or won't be eating them immediately, I'd keep them at most for 3 days, at room temperature, in an airtight container.Īnd I've never had any luck refrigerating candy apples. After that, the candy begins to get sticky and the apple begins to brown around the stick. In my experience, candy apples are best if consumed in the first 12 hours. On that topic, I'm often asked, "How long do candy apples last"? I've read several articles online that say candy apples will last anywhere from 3 days to 2 weeks in the refrigerator. They're actually best served fresh, so this can be a "last-minute" treat and they'll be perfect! How long do candy apples last? My favorite part of these apples is that they're made with pantry staples and they can be ready in about 30 minutes.
And unlike caramel apples, candy apples have a hard, crunchy candy coating similar to Life Savers! With the right ingredients, you can make these any color and flavor that you like. As I mentioned above, this is a from-scratch recipe.
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