Fall is one of my favorite times of the year, and what is more fall than candy apples?
Every year, I love to indulge in the tasty treat. The last few years, I've been whipping up my own at home to give away to family and friends. It's become such a tradition that they really look forward to getting them now.
I love to go apple picking and find new ways to use up the bundles of apples that I bring home.
While I've typically been making the classic version — a Granny Smith apple dipped in gooey caramel — I wanted to try a new twist this year and make ombre candy apples.
These look so fun and cute! Plus, you can use whatever colors you like.
The homemade candy apples may take a little time, but it's totally worth the effort. Your guests (especially the kids!) will be so thrilled when they see these beautiful, eye-catching candy apples.
I love making these for fall, but they can be used year round. The ombre colors are perfect for a baby shower or wedding. The possibilities are endless, so get creative.
Watch the video to see how to make pretty pink, lavender, and purple candy apples from scratch with this easy DIY recipe.
What You Need:
Whisk the ingredients together and bring to a boil. Let it cool at 300 °F.
Wash the apples and insert lollipop stick. Then you're ready to start coating the apples. I started with pink.
Next, I made a variety of new colors.
I stirred blue and pink together to get a beautiful lavender color.
Continue until you have all the apples covered.
Now it's time to enjoy!
These are almost too pretty to eat... almost!
Candy apples are a staple of the fall season. They're perfect for anyone with a sweet tooth and are sure to delight both kids and adults alike.
If you made these candy apples, what colors would you use? Tell us in the comments section.
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