Creepy Candied Apples

Prep and Cook

• 1
  Wash the apples and insert a twig or Popsicle stick into the end of each one. Set aside.
• 2
  In a medium saucepan set over medium-high heat, combine the sugar, corn syrup and food colouring and 1 cup of water. Mix well.
• 3
  Bring the mixture to a boil and cook for 5 to 6 minutes or until the liquid reaches 300°F on a candy thermometer.
• 4
  Dip an apple in the syrup covering the apple completely with the mixture.
• 5
  Hold the dipped apple over the saucepan and allow the excess coating to drip off.
• 6
  Place the apple on a parchment-lined baking sheet and repeat with the remaining apples.
• 7
  Allow the candy coating to harden before serving.