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Pineapple Lemonade Candy Apples: The Ultimate Gourmet Summer Treat

A stunning gourmet treat featuring crisp Granny Smith apples encased in a translucent, bright yellow pineapple-lemonade hard candy shell. Perfectly glossy, glass-like finish with tropical flavor and sanding sugar accents.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 apples
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 410
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 6 large Granny Smith Apples Stem removed, wax scrubbed off
  • 3 cups Granulated Sugar 600g
  • 1 cup Light Corn Syrup 240ml
  • 1 cup Water 240ml
  • 1/2 tsp Citric Acid 2g, for lemonade tang
  • 1 tsp Lemon Extract 5ml
  • 1 tsp Pineapple Extract 5ml
  • 3 drops Yellow Gel Food Coloring For translucent yellow finish
  • 1/4 cup Yellow Sanding Sugar 50g
  • 6 wedges Dehydrated Pineapple Small, thin wedges

Equipment

  • 1 Candy Thermometer Essential for reaching the 300°F hard crack stage.
  • 1 Heavy-bottomed saucepan Ensures even heat and prevents scorching.
  • 6 Wooden Dowels Light tan, food-grade sticks for holding the apples.
  • 1 Parchment Paper White parchment for non-stick setting.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Dip apples in boiling water with baking soda for 5 seconds to remove wax. Scrub dry and insert wooden dowels deeply into the core.
Cooking the Syrup
  1. In a heavy saucepan, mix sugar, corn syrup, water, and citric acid. Stir until dissolved over medium heat.
  2. Stop stirring and boil until the mixture reaches exactly 300°F (150°C) on a candy thermometer.
  3. Remove from heat and quickly whisk in extracts and yellow gel coloring. Let the large bubbles settle.
Dipping and Decorating
  1. Tilt the pan and dip each apple, rotating for a smooth, thick coating. Let excess drip.
  2. Dip the base into yellow sanding sugar and place on parchment. Press a pineapple wedge near the stick while tacky.

Nutrition

Calories: 410kcalProtein: 1gFiber: 4g

Notes

Ensure apples are room temperature to prevent the candy shell from cracking.
Work quickly once the syrup reaches 300°F as it hardens fast.
Keyword Gourmet Candy Apples,Hard Candy Coating,Pineapple Lemonade Candy Apples

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