🍏🍭 Striped Candy Apples

Ingredients:

• 6 small apples
• 6 wooden sticks (or sturdy lollipop sticks)
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• ½ cup light corn syrup
• ½ cup water
• Food coloring (two contrasting colors, e.g., red & white or orange & black)
• Optional: edible glitter or sprinkles

Directions:

1. Prepare the Apples:
   Wash and thoroughly dry the apples. Insert a wooden stick into the top of each apple.
2. Make the Candy Coating:
   In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup, and water.
   Cook over medium-high heat, stirring until sugar dissolves.
   Allow the mixture to reach 300°F (150°C) on a candy thermometer (hard crack stage), without stirring.
3. Color the Candy:
   Divide the mixture evenly into two bowls. Add a few drops of food coloring to each bowl to create two distinct colors.
4. Dip & Stripe:
   Carefully dip each apple in one color, let it set slightly, then drizzle or dip into the second color to create stripes.
   Use a spoon to control the second layer for striped effects.
5. Add Decorations:
   Optionally, sprinkle edible glitter or sprinkles while the candy coating is still tacky.
6. Cool & Serve:
   Place apples on a parchment-lined baking sheet to cool and set completely.
   Enjoy these festive treats! 🎉

⏱️ Time & Servings:

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 15 minutes
• Total Time: ~30 minutes
• Servings: 6 candy apples