Kool-Aid Swirl Candy Apples 😍🍎
Ingredients:
6 medium apples (Granny Smith, Fuji, or Gala work best)
2 cups granulated sugar
1 cup water
½ cup light corn syrup
1 teaspoon vinegar
1 packet Kool-Aid powder (any flavor—cherry, grape, tropical punch, etc.)
Red food coloring (optional)
Wooden sticks (popsicle sticks or skewers)
Butter (for greasing parchment paper or surface)
Directions:
Wash and thoroughly dry the apples. Remove stems and insert a wooden stick into the center of each apple. Set aside on a buttered parchment-lined surface.
In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine sugar, water, corn syrup, and vinegar. Stir over medium heat until sugar dissolves.
Attach a candy thermometer to the side of the pan and bring the mixture to a boil without stirring. Allow it to reach 300°F (hard crack stage).
Remove from heat and immediately stir in the Kool-Aid powder and food coloring, if using, for extra vibrancy. Swirl gently to create a marbled effect.
Carefully dip each apple into the hot candy mixture, rotating to coat completely. Let excess drip off and place apples on the greased parchment paper.
Allow to cool and harden completely at room temperature before serving.
Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cook Time: 20 minutes | Cool Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Kcal: 220 kcal per apple | Servings: 6 candy apples
Tips:
Dry apples thoroughly to help the candy coating stick.
For swirl effect, stir gently and don’t overmix after adding Kool-Aid and color.
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