Sweet Summer Fun: Kool-Aid Swirl Candy Apples That Wow!
These Kool-Aid Swirl Candy Apples are a vibrant twist on the classic fair treat. Bursting with fruity flavors and eye-catching colors, they’re perfect for summer parties, festivals, and family fun days.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Total Time: 30 mins
- Yield: 6 apples 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Stovetop + Dipping
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
6 small-to-medium apples (Granny Smith recommended)
2 cups granulated sugar
1 cup light corn syrup
1/2 cup water
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Food coloring (to match Kool-Aid flavors)
2 packets Kool-Aid powder (e.g. cherry, blue raspberry)
Candy sticks or wooden skewers
Cooking spray or parchment paper
Instructions
1. Remove stems from apples and insert sticks. Dip in hot water briefly to remove wax and dry completely.
2. In a saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup, and water. Stir over medium heat until sugar dissolves.
3. Boil the mixture until it reaches 300°F (hard crack stage). Remove from heat and stir in vanilla.
4. Divide mixture into two bowls. Add a different Kool-Aid flavor and matching food color to each.
5. Dip each apple into one color. Spoon the second color over it to create a swirl.
6. Let excess drip off and place on a parchment-lined tray to harden.
7. Let cool for 30 minutes before serving or wrapping.
Notes
Best enjoyed within 24–48 hours.
Store at room temperature in a cool, dry place.
Do not refrigerate, as humidity may cause stickiness.
Try sour variations by adding citric acid.
Perfect for themed parties with color customization.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 apple
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 36g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 57g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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