Description
Leopard Candied Apples are a sweet and visually stunning treat, perfect for parties or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 Granny Smith apples
- 6 wooden sticks or skewers
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup light corn syrup
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Gel food coloring: black, gold, and orange
- Edible gold dust (optional for shimmer)
- Candy thermometer
- Non-stick cooking spray or silicone baking mat
Instructions
- Wash and thoroughly dry apples. Insert wooden sticks into the tops of the apples and set aside on a parchment-lined tray.
- In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup, and water over medium heat. Stir gently until sugar dissolves.
- Insert candy thermometer and bring mixture to a boil without stirring. Continue cooking until it reaches 300°F (hard crack stage).
- Remove from heat and carefully stir in vanilla extract. Quickly divide the syrup into 3 small bowls.
- Use black, gold, and orange gel food coloring to tint each portion. Swirl slightly if desired but avoid fully mixing for a leopard effect.
- Working quickly, dip each apple into the colored mixtures, rotating gently to achieve a layered, marbled appearance. Let excess drip off before placing apples on a silicone mat or greased surface.
- Optional: Sprinkle edible gold dust over apples before the coating hardens for extra shimmer.
- Let cool and harden at room temperature before serving or wrapping.
Notes
- Ensure apples are completely dry for better candy adherence.
- Work quickly with the candy mixture as it hardens fast.
- Use a candy thermometer for accurate temperature measurement.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Candying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 apple
- Calories: 215
- Sugar: 50g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg