Kool-Aid Candy Apples
Kool-Aid Candy Apples are a fun and vibrant twist on the classic caramel apple, perfect for parties and fall festivities.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 6 apples
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Candying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 6 Granny Smith apples
- 1 pack of Kool-Aid mix (your favorite flavor)
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup corn syrup
- 6 wooden sticks
- Optional: Candy sprinkles for decoration
Instructions
- Prepare the apples: Wash the apples thoroughly and remove their stems. Insert a stick into the top of each apple, pushing it halfway in.
- Make the candy coating: In a saucepan, combine sugar, water, and corn syrup. Heat over medium until boiling, stirring until dissolved.
- Add Kool-Aid: Once boiling, add Kool-Aid mix and stir until incorporated. Continue boiling until reaching hard crack stage (300°F).
- Dip the apples: Remove from heat, cool slightly, then dip each apple into the candy mixture, swirling for coverage.
- Set the apples: Place coated apples on a parchment-lined baking sheet, sprinkle with candy sprinkles if desired.
- Let cool completely until the candy sets. Enjoy!
Notes
Use fresh apples for best results. Avoid stirring the candy once it starts boiling to prevent crystallization.