# What You Need:
→ Fruit
01 - 2 large crisp apples (Granny Smith or Fuji), washed and dried
→ Candy Coating
02 - 1 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1/3 cup light corn syrup
04 - 1/4 cup water
05 - 1/4 teaspoon red food coloring
→ Finishing
06 - Nonstick cooking spray for parchment
07 - 2 tablespoons chopped nuts, mini chocolate chips, or sprinkles (optional)
# How To Make It:
01 - Line a tray with parchment paper and lightly spray with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.
02 - Core the apples and cut them into 1-inch chunks. Pat completely dry with paper towels to ensure proper candy adhesion.
03 - Insert one toothpick into each apple chunk and arrange on a work surface.
04 - In a small saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup, and water. Stir until combined, then bring to a boil over medium-high heat without further stirring.
05 - Continue boiling until mixture reaches 300°F on a candy thermometer, approximately 7 to 8 minutes, indicating hard crack stage. Remove from heat immediately.
06 - Stir red food coloring into the hot candy mixture until fully incorporated.
07 - Working quickly, dip each apple chunk into the hot candy coating, swirling to coat completely. Allow excess coating to drip off, then place on prepared tray.
08 - If desired, immediately sprinkle nuts, chocolate chips, or sprinkles onto each coated apple chunk before the coating hardens.
09 - Allow all bites to cool and harden completely at room temperature before serving.
