Homemade candy apples are perfect Fall treats for little ones, and make a colorful centerpiece for Halloween parties. This snack will turn heads and please tummies.
For 8 people
In 2 quart saucepan, mix sugar, corn syrup, and water. Boil. stirring constantly, to 250 degrees or until drops of syrup form hard, yet plastic ball in cold water. Add candies and cook to 285 degrees or until drops of syrup separate into hard, but not brittle threads in cold water. Remove from heat. Dunk apples in candy mixture. Let excess drip off and twirl to spread syrup smoothly. Cool on a lightly greased baking sheet. Makes 8 candy apples.