Candy Apples with Jolly Ranchers (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Candy Apples
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6 medium-sized apples (Fuji, Honeycrisp, or Granny Smith work best)
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2-3 packs of Jolly Rancher candy in one or mixed flavors
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1 or 2 tablespoons of water
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Popsicle sticks or wooden skewers
→ Optional Decorations
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Edible glitter for sparkle
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Sprinkles in vibrant colors
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Chocolate (melted) to drizzle on top
# Instructions:
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Clean the apples well and dry them completely. Twist off the stems and stick a popsicle stick or skewer into each apple, going about halfway in for a sturdy grip.
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Prepare a flat baking sheet by covering it with a silicone mat or parchment paper. Make sure there’s room in your fridge or find a cool spot to let the apples set later.
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Take the wrappers off your Jolly Ranchers and, if you want multi-colored apples, separate the candies by color. Toss them into a small heavy-bottomed pot, add one tablespoon of water, and warm over low-medium heat. Stir on and off until it’s smooth and melted, but don’t let it burn!
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If you prefer the microwave, unwrap the candies and put them along with a tablespoon of water in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat it up in short bursts of 30 seconds, stirring after each round, until fully melted (this usually takes 2-3 minutes).
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While the candy is still hot, dip each apple in and turn it so the coating gets even all around. Let the extra candy drip off before placing it down.
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Once coated, quickly sprinkle on any colorful decorations or glitter while the candy layer is sticky. This is the best time to make them look fancy!
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Put the dipped apples onto the prepped baking sheet and let them cool down and firm up. This should take about 30 minutes at room temperature or just 15 minutes in the fridge.
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Once the candy shell has set, the apples are good to enjoy. If you’re not eating them right away, keep them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days.
# Notes:
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Tart apples, like Granny Smith, are the best choice since they balance the candy’s sweetness really well.
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Around 13 ounces of Jolly Ranchers, or a single bag, is enough to coat about three or four apples, depending on how big they are.
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Different colors of Jolly Ranchers give different candy coatings—like green for apple, red for cherry, and blue for blue raspberry.
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Make sure apples are dry and not cold before dipping for smoother results.