Description
Transform fresh apples into delightful dark candy apples coated in Jolly Ranchers, perfect for autumn gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 fresh apples (Granny Smith or Fuji)
- 1 bag of dark Jolly Ranchers (flavor of your choice)
- 4 wooden sticks
- Sprinkles or crushed nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Wash and thoroughly dry your apples.
- Insert wooden sticks into the tops of each apple, pushing them in about halfway.
- Unwrap the dark Jolly Ranchers and place them in a microwave-safe bowl.
- Heat the candies in intervals, stirring in between until melted (about 1-2 minutes).
- Dip the apple completely into the warm candy and twirl to let excess drip off.
- Sprinkle crushed nuts or colorful sprinkles before the candy sets.
- Place the apple on parchment paper to cool and harden.
- Allow to sit for about 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
Use fresh apples for the best flavor and crunch. Work quickly after dipping to add toppings before the candy cools.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Dipping
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 candy apple
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 45g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 76g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: candy apples, Jolly Rancher, fall treats, autumn desserts, family recipes