Shiny Red Candy Apples

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Ingredients

  • 4 cups sugar
  • 1 cup butter
  • 1/4 cup white vinegar
  • 1/4 cup boiling water
  • 1/2 teaspoon red food coloring
  • 1/4 cup red cinnamon candies
  • 10 popsicle sticks
  • 10 Granny Smith apples
  • Ice water

Instructions

  1. Combine sugar, butter, vinegar, boiling water and food coloring in a large heavy metal saucepan.
  2. Cook over low heat until sugar dissolves. Increase heat to medium-high; boil without stirring about 10 minutes, until mixture reaches the hard-crack stage, or 290° to 310° on a candy thermometer. Remove from heat; stir in cinnamon candies and let stand until bubbles subside.
  3. Insert sticks into apples. Dip apples into mixture; swirl to coat and dip into ice water to harden candy coating. Place on a lightly buttered baking pan until set. Store in a cool, dry place.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

377 kcal 19% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 3.8g 8% DV
Total Fat 26.9g 34% DV
Carbs 31.1g 11% DV
Fiber 4g 14% DV
Sugar 7.3g 15% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 158.3mg 7% DV
Potassium 205mg 4% DV
Cholesterol 75mg 25% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin C 21.6mg 24% DV
Calcium 103mg 8% DV
Iron 3.8mg 21% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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