Description
These Pineapple Lemonade Candy Apples bring a tropical twist to a classic fair treat. The bold pineapple and tangy lemon candy shell adds a colorful crunch to tart Granny Smith apples—perfect for parties, gifts, or festive dessert tables.
Ingredients
6 Granny Smith apples
3 cups granulated sugar
1 cup light corn syrup
1 cup water
1 teaspoon pineapple flavoring extract
1/2 teaspoon lemon extract
Few drops yellow gel food coloring (optional)
Instructions
1. Wash and dry the apples completely to remove wax; insert wooden sticks.
2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
3. In a heavy-bottom saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup, and water.
4. Stir gently and insert a candy thermometer into the pot.
5. Heat over medium heat without stirring, letting the mixture reach 300°F (hard crack stage).
6. Remove from heat and immediately stir in pineapple extract, lemon extract, and food coloring.
7. Tilt the saucepan and dip each apple, rotating to coat.
8. Let excess drip off and place apples on the prepared surface to harden.
9. Allow them to set at room temperature for 15–20 minutes. Do not refrigerate.
Notes
Always use a candy thermometer for precision—300°F is crucial for the crackly coating.
Do not stir the sugar syrup once it starts boiling to avoid crystallization.
Store at room temperature only—refrigeration causes the coating to turn sticky.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Candy Making
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 apple
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 68g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 83g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Pineapple, Lemonade, Candy Apples, Fair Treat