The East Community Guide - Gainesville, FL October 2018 | Page 10

Candy Apples
Ingredients
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2 cups granulated sugar
1/4 cup corn syrup
3/4 cup water
1/2 teaspoon red food coloring
8 small-medium apples
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Directions
1. Insert a stick into the stem end of the apple pushing about
halfway through and set aside. Line a baking sheet with
parchment paper and coat generously with cooking spray.
2. In a large saucepan over high heat, stir together the sugar, syrup
and water. Bring the mixture to a boil and turn the heat to
medium. Stir in the food coloring. Insert a candy thermometer
and continue to boil until the mixture reaches Hard Crack stage
(from 300-310 degrees), approximately 15-20 minutes.
3. Remove the sugar mixture from the heat and quickly dip the
apples in the sugar mixture turning to coat. Transfer to the
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baking sheet to cool completely.