Description
These Jolly Rancher Candy Apples are a delightful twist on the classic fall treat. Crunchy apples are coated in a colorful, sweet hard candy shell, making them a fun and festive dessert perfect for Halloween or any autumn gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients:
- 6 small apples (such as Granny Smith)
- 2 (7 oz) bags of Jolly Rancher hard candies (any flavor or mix)
- 6 wooden sticks or skewers
- Nonstick cooking spray or parchment paper for setting
Instructions
- Prepare the Apples: Wash and dry the apples thoroughly, removing any waxy coating. Insert a wooden stick firmly into the center of each apple.
- Melt the Jolly Ranchers: Line a baking sheet and melt the Jolly Ranchers in a saucepan until smooth.
- Dip the Apples: Dip each apple into the melted candy, coating evenly. Let excess drip off and set on the baking sheet.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the candy apples to cool and harden for 15–20 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For colorful variations, try using different Jolly Rancher flavors or layering colors.
- Ensure apples are completely dry before dipping to ensure candy coating adherence.
- Store candy apples at room temperature for up to 2 days, uncovered or loosely tented.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 apple
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
