Perfect Candy Apples

INGREDIENTS

• Unsalted butter, for parchment paper
• 2 cups sugar
• 3/4 cup water
• 1/2 cup light corn syrup
• 1/2 teaspoon red food coloring, (optional)
• 6 medium apples, or 12 lady apples

DIRECTIONS

1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper; butter parchment, and set aside.
2. In a medium heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine sugar, 3/4 cup water, corn syrup, and food coloring, if using.
3. Bring to a boil over high heat; reduce heat to medium-high.
4. Insert candy thermometer and continue to boil until temperature reaches between 300 degrees and 310 degrees (hard crack stage), about 20 minutes.
5. Meanwhile, insert a wooden stick into the top of each apple, pushing about halfway through; set aside.
6. When mixture reaches temperature, immediately remove from heat.
7. Working quickly, dip apples in sugar mixture until completely coated.
8. Transfer to prepared baking sheet; allow to cool.

Recipe Source: Martha Stewart Double click the image below for more yummy treats!