Rainbow Candy Apples Treat (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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Medium apples, such as Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Fuji, washed and dried
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Wooden sticks or skewers
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Granulated sugar
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Light corn syrup
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Water
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Gel food coloring in rainbow shades (red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple)
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Vanilla extract (optional)
# Instructions:
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Wash and dry apples thoroughly. Remove stems and insert wooden sticks into the tops of the apples.
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Place prepared apples on a parchment-lined baking sheet to prevent sticking while cooling.
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Combine granulated sugar, light corn syrup, and water in a medium saucepan. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring gently until sugar dissolves.
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Attach a candy thermometer to the saucepan and cook until the mixture reaches 300°F (hard crack stage). Monitor carefully to avoid burning.
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Remove saucepan from heat. Stir in vanilla extract if using, then divide the syrup into small heatproof bowls. Tint each bowl with a different gel food coloring.
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Drizzle small amounts of each colored syrup into a single dipping bowl to create a rainbow swirl effect.
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Holding the stick, dip each apple into the rainbow mixture, twisting slightly to coat evenly. Let excess syrup drip off before placing on parchment paper.
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Place dipped apples on parchment paper to cool completely until the candy shell is firm and glossy.
# Notes:
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Ensure apples are completely dry before dipping to help the candy stick properly.
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Use a candy thermometer for precise temperature control.
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Work quickly when dipping to prevent syrup from hardening prematurely.