Jolly Rancher Candy Apples (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Candy Apples
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6 medium apples (Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Fuji)
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2-3 bags Jolly Rancher hard candies (assorted flavors or single color)
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1-2 tablespoons water
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Wooden skewers or popsicle sticks
→ Optional Decorations
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Colorful sprinkles
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Edible glitter
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Melted chocolate for drizzling
# Instructions:
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Wash and thoroughly dry the apples. Remove stems and insert wooden skewers or popsicle sticks into the top of each apple, pushing about halfway through for stability.
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Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat. Make sure you have space in your refrigerator or a cool area for the apples to set.
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Unwrap Jolly Ranchers and sort by color if making different colored apples. Place candies in a small, heavy-bottomed saucepan with 1 tablespoon of water. Heat over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally until completely melted. Be careful not to burn the candy.
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Alternatively, place unwrapped candies in a microwave-safe bowl with 1 tablespoon of water. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each interval until completely melted (usually takes 2-3 minutes total).
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Working quickly, dip each apple into the melted candy, tilting the saucepan or bowl and rotating the apple to coat it evenly. Allow excess candy to drip off.
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If using decorations like sprinkles or edible glitter, apply them immediately after dipping while the candy coating is still wet.
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Place the dipped apples on the prepared baking sheet and allow them to cool and set completely, about 30 minutes at room temperature or 15 minutes in the refrigerator.
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Once the candy coating has hardened, the apples are ready to serve. For storage, place in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
# Notes:
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Tart apples like Granny Smith work best as they provide a nice contrast to the sweet candy coating.
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One bag of Jolly Ranchers (about 13 oz) will coat approximately 3-4 apples, depending on their size.
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Different flavors of Jolly Ranchers will create different colored coatings: green for apple, red for cherry, blue for blue raspberry, etc.
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For best results, make sure apples are room temperature and completely dry before dipping.