Description
Whimsical Mickey Mouse Candy Apples bring Disney magic to sweet treats, blending childhood nostalgia with delightful confectionery charm. Crisp red apples dipped in smooth chocolate and decorated with iconic mouse ear details promise pure delight for Disney fans and dessert enthusiasts.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 6 medium-sized apples (any variety)
- 2 cups (400 grams) granulated sugar
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) light corn syrup
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) water
Flavoring and Coloring:
- 1 teaspoon red food coloring
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Serving and Decoration:
- Lollipop sticks or wooden skewers
- Optional: sprinkles or nuts for topping
Instructions
- Thoroughly cleanse apples under cool running water, ensuring complete dryness. Firmly insert a sturdy stick into the apple’s top center, creating a secure handle for dipping.
- In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, merge sugar, corn syrup, and water. Gently stir over medium heat until sugar crystals completely dissolve into a smooth liquid.
- Allow the syrup mixture to reach a rolling boil without stirring. Monitor temperature carefully with a candy thermometer until it precisely hits 300°F, indicating the hard crack stage.
- Immediately remove the molten candy from heat. Swiftly incorporate vibrant red food coloring and aromatic vanilla extract, stirring until uniformly blended.
- Tilt the saucepan at an angle and submerge each apple, rotating slowly to achieve a perfect, glossy candy shell. Allow excess coating to gracefully drip back into the pan.
- Transfer the glistening candy-coated apples onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Allow them to rest and solidify for approximately 30 minutes at room temperature.
- While the candy coating remains slightly tacky, embellish with decorative sprinkles, chopped nuts, or additional garnishes for a playful, festive appearance.
Notes
- Choose crisp, fresh apples with smooth skin to ensure the best candy coating adhesion and a satisfying crunch.
- Use a reliable candy thermometer for precise heating, as reaching exactly 300F guarantees a glossy, hard candy shell that won’t become sticky.
- Try different food colorings and extract flavors like strawberry or cherry to personalize your Mickey Mouse candy apples for various themed parties or events.
- Work quickly when dipping apples, as the candy mixture hardens fast, and use protective gloves to prevent potential burns during the coating process.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 335
- Sugar: 81 g
- Sodium: 4 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 88 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 0.5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg