Description
Delightful homemade toffee apples with a glossy toffee coating that brings nostalgia and joy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 small apples (like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup corn syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon vinegar
- Red food coloring (optional)
- Wooden sticks or skewers
Instructions
- Prep the apples by washing and drying them thoroughly. Insert a wooden stick into each apple’s stem end.
- Prepare the toffee mixture by combining the sugar, water, corn syrup, and vinegar in a heavy-bottomed saucepan.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, monitoring closely until it reaches 300°F on a candy thermometer.
- Add red food coloring if desired, stirring carefully.
- Dip each apple into the hot toffee, rotating to coat evenly.
- Cool the coated apples on a greased baking sheet until the toffee hardens.
Notes
Make ahead for gatherings, as toffee apples keep well for a day at room temperature. Explore creative toppings for customization.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 apple
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 60g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: toffee apples, fall treats, candy apples, homemade desserts, nostalgic snacks