Cotton Candy Swirl Glow-in-the-Dark Candy Apples
Whimsical candy apples with a sweet cotton candy twist that glow under black light, perfect for celebrations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Candying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- Fresh Apples
- Granulated Sugar
- Corn Syrup
- Water
- Cream of Tartar
- Vanilla Extract
- Food Coloring Gel
- Cotton Candy Flavor Extract
- Glow Effect Additive (optional)
Instructions
- Clean and Dry the Apples: Thoroughly wash apples and dry them completely.
- Insert the Sticks: Insert wooden skewers or candy sticks into the stems of the apples.
- Make the Candy Coating: In a saucepan, combine granulated sugar, corn syrup, water, and cream of tartar. Cook over medium heat until reaching 300°F (hard crack stage).
- Add Flavors and Colors: Remove from heat and mix in vanilla extract, food coloring gel, cotton candy flavor extract, and glow effect additive.
- Set the Apples: Place dipped apples onto parchment paper and let them cool completely.
<li dip the Apples: Dip each apple into the warm candy mixture and twist to create a swirl effect.
Notes
Use firm apples for best texture; work quickly after dipping as candy coating sets fast. Experiment with color combinations!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 apple
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg