Jolly Rancher Apples (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Candy Apples
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6 regular-sized apples (Fuji, Granny Smith, or Honeycrisp)
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2 to 3 packs of Jolly Rancher candies (single color or mixed)
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1 or 2 tablespoons of water
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Popsicle sticks or wooden skewers
→ Optional Decorations
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Edible glitter for a sparkly touch
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Melted chocolate for some drizzle
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Colorful sprinkle mix
# Instructions:
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Rinse the apples well and make sure they’re completely dry. Pull off the stems and push skewers or sticks into the tops, about halfway in to keep them steady.
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Cover a baking tray with a silicone mat or parchment paper. Clear out some room in a fridge or cool spot for setting the apples later.
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Take the wrappers off your candies, grouping by color if you want specific colored apples. Toss them in a sturdy small pot with a tablespoon of water. Heat gently on medium-low, stirring every now and then until the candies melt. Keep an eye out to avoid burning the mix.
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You can also use a microwave. Put the unwrapped candies in a safe bowl with a little water. Cook in the microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring after each one, until everything’s melted. Expect it to take 2-3 minutes.
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With the melted candy still hot, quickly roll each apple in it. Turn and tip the pot or bowl to fully coat. Let the extra candy drip back down.
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For decorations like glitter or sprinkles, add them as soon as you’ve dipped the apples, before the candy cools and hardens.
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Put the apples on your lined tray and leave them to cool until completely hardened. This will take about 30 minutes at room temp or 15 minutes if placed in a fridge.
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When the candy is fully set, they’re good to eat. To store them, use an airtight container and leave them at room temp for up to three days.
# Notes:
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Granny Smith apples are ideal since their tartness pairs well with the candy’s sweetness.
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One 13-oz bag of Jolly Ranchers covers roughly 3 or 4 apples, depending on their size.
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Each Jolly Rancher flavor gives its own color: cherry makes red, blue raspberry makes blue, and so on.
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If the apples are cold or damp, the candy won’t stick as well. Use room-temperature dry apples for best results.