Description
Pineapple Lemonade Candy Apples are a delightful treat that combines the sweetness of candy with the refreshing flavors of pineapple and lemon.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 medium apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp work best)
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup light corn syrup
- ¾ cup water
- ½ tsp cream of tartar
- 1 tsp pineapple extract
- 1 tsp lemon extract (or 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice)
- Yellow gel food coloring
- Wooden sticks
Instructions
- Wash and dry apples thoroughly to remove any wax.
- Insert wooden sticks firmly into the tops.
- Place apples on a parchment-lined tray.
- In a heavy saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup, water, and cream of tartar.
- Stir gently until sugar dissolves, then bring to a boil without stirring.
- Cook until the mixture reaches 300°F (hard crack stage) on a candy thermometer.
- Remove from heat and carefully stir in pineapple extract, lemon extract, and a few drops of yellow food coloring.
- Working quickly, tilt the pan and dip each apple into the syrup, swirling to coat evenly.
- Allow excess to drip off, then place apples back onto the tray to harden.
- Let candy apples cool completely (about 15 minutes) before serving.
Notes
- Ensure apples are completely dry before dipping.
- Use a candy thermometer for accurate temperature measurement.
- Work quickly when dipping to prevent the candy from hardening in the pan.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Candy Making
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 candy apple
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 50g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg