Neon Blast Candy Apples (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Main Ingredients

01 - 6 apples, washed and dried
02 - 1 bag Jolly Rancher candies, assorted flavors
03 - 1 ½ cups sugar
04 - 1 cup light corn syrup
05 - ½ cup water
06 - Red food coloring, optional
07 - 6 wooden sticks or skewers

# Instructions:

01 - Insert wooden sticks into the tops of the apples.
02 - Unwrap Jolly Rancher candies and place them in a heatproof bowl.
03 - In a saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup, and water. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
04 - Once the mixture is boiling, add Jolly Rancher candies and cook until melted and the temperature reaches 300°F (hard crack stage).
05 - If desired, add a few drops of red food coloring to the mixture for extra vibrancy.
06 - Dip each apple into the hot candy mixture, ensuring even coating.
07 - Place coated apples on parchment paper to cool and harden completely.

# Notes:

01 - Ensure apples are completely dry before coating to prevent the candy from slipping off.