Splattered Bright Candy Apples
I’ll have to share more details another day (I’m really tired tonight with lots of work to do still) … but I had an order for some bright candy apples tonight and as I finished up, I realized I had quite a bit of extra candy and apples… so I made these Splattered Bright Candy Apples! Aren’t they fun?
I couldn’t wait to share the pics… I know lots of people make candy apples this time of year and I wanted to get this idea out there!
I used the Purple (Grape) Candy Apple Magic Mix, the Green (Lime) Candy Apple Magic Mix, and I made Hot Pink candy using my homemade candy apple recipe (with cotton candy flavoring).
I had already stocked up on the pre-made mix from Sugarcraft.com awhile back, but if you wanted, you could do all of these colors “from scratch” using my recipe and not have to buy any pre-made mix (it doesn’t come in all colors anyway).
I used Granny Smith apples and dipped them all in solid colors, then splattered with leftover candy… and I’m in love! My kids love them too… they’re already fighting over them!
Be sure to read all the details over here and browse through the comments there too, but if you still have questions after that… let me know!
My sister wants candy apples as favors for her fas approaching wedding and I happened upon your website when I was looking for tips on making them. Goodness am I glad I did!! She loves the colors and now I’m doing pink and purple instead of traditional red. Can you offer any suggestion on other flavors of the LorAnn Flavoring Oils that you have tried which I can use for the pink? Thank you!!! P.s. I would love to see you do a candy apple design in layers or rainbow. 🙂
I love the cotton candy flavor and the strawberry. Raspberry is also good – a little more sour – good luck!!
My gosh- these are not only beautiful to look at but I can only imagine the awesome flavours. I haven’t seen anything like this anywhere . Yum am definitely going to make! I will buy what I can in Canada & order rest of supplies from USA
Hi Rose
I make these candy apples all the time, huge hit. I have a question when I was reading about your splashed ones, when u say “left over candy” what do u do with it, I didnt realize you can use the left over candy again, I always leftovers as well, it goes to waste.
Thank you
Julie
Well, in this case, I had orders for a bunch of solid colored apples, so when I finished those, I quickly splattered some of the leftover candy (that I had kept on the burner on very, very low heat) onto some extra apples (or the ones that didn’t turn out so pretty). You can rewarm it (very carefully) immediately after you make it (if it starts to harden a bit), but as far as I know, there’s no way to use it beyond that. Once I tried to reheat it a couple of hours later and the color changed and it tasted burned. As for the extra that’s usually leftover, I always buy extra apples and give some to my kids, my siblings and parents, etc. just to use it up!
Ok, I know you can only make one color at a time, right?
I actually had all 3 colors going at once, but I had help that night. I don’t recommend that if you’re working alone!
Hi these candy apple look great but I can not find your recipe for the splattered apples is there another link?
It’s not really a different recipe. I made the 3 different colors – dipped lots of apples, then used the extra candy in each pot to splatter the apples. I simply dipped a fork in the candy, then flicked it over/around the apples. I hope that helps 🙂
Oh ok thank you very much your work is very pretty
I am not good at things like this. Does anyone make these for sale. ? I do lots of parties. Thanks
I only sell them locally, sorry.
I kake and ship these if anyone is interested. My fb page is michys Delectable D’lights
Cool!
I cannot see the pictures! I am THE candy apple lady 🙂 and I am sure these are gorgeous…Is there anyway you can send me a pic of the finished product to my email?
If I wanted to make a small batch of candy can I just cut your hot pink apple recipe in half if so do I cook for the same amount of time 302 hard ball stage
You probably could – but you’ll want to use as small of a pot as possible so the candy will be deep enough to dip in. And yes, the temp stays the same.
I am from a small town in south Georgia. Where do I find the white food coloring and colored gel for the candy apples?
I also live in a tiny town in rural MS and there’s nowhere local for me to buy it so I order it online. I buy mine at Amazon (click here) or CountryKitchenSA.com. Country Kitchen is cheaper, but their shipping is a little higher. I usually get free shipping on Amazon.
Im doing a bachelorette party do you any idea how I can do a zebra design candy apple? The splatter candy apple you did kind of gave me the idea but I will need a white candy apple and black candy is that possible?
You can see on my 4th of July apples here that I started with just white. You could also make black candy and drizzle it over, or use black candy melts!
What did you use to get white candy apples? Do you think the candy melts will melt on that hot candy? Also I can find the white food coloring or gel or flavoring… please help me
I mean I can not find the white food coloring or the americolor paste. Can you please tell me where I can find it in Texas?
Most cake supply or bakery shops will carry it. I’ve also found it at Hobby Lobby or Michael’s craft stores. If not, order it on Amazon or an online bakiery supply company.
Ok thank you..
Hobby lobby is where I find mine every time
Hey Rose
Thank you for your recipes by the way. I wanted to know of you ever put designs on the apples like ribbons for breast cancer month. And if you did how.
I haven’t ever done that, but you could probably make the ribbons out of modeling chocolate or poured chocolate and just “glue” them on the front (with corn syrup or melted chocolate).
Hi Rose,
How do you create a gold or silver colored candy apple????
See this post: http://rosebakes.com/make-silver-gold-shimmery-candy-apples/
What is the different in the liquid food color and the soft gel food color when making candy apples? Can I just use the soft gel food color or it must be mixed with the liquid food color? what is the purpose of the bright white gel color?
I’m not sure what you’re asking – I only use Americolor gel coloring. I’m sure the liquid would work as well.
In other words, you use the Americolor bright white gel together with the color of choice Americolor soft gel paste?
The liquid color is a clear appearance other then the red. U Need the white so u can have a solid base coat n u get the color u r looking for .
I’m doing the sweets table for a baby shower with teddy bear theme in colors of light and medium pink, brown, and off white. Please give me some ideas.
Hi I am a big fan of candy apples and I really like ur work .i have a question u say u use the apple magistrate
Magic mix I was reading the instructions n it says it makes for 70-100 apples I’m not making that many I would like to know if I can use that mix to make small batches like 6,12,24 apples plz respond back I have and order for blue n yellow for the end of the month n I would like to use it for then plz contact me as soon as u can thanks
Yes, I’ve done some math and cut down the portions dramatically for smaller batches. I can’t remember the smallest I’ve done but I know I’ve cut it in half, fourths, etc.
Hi, Rose I wanted to know How much of the LorAnn flavoring oil you need to use? I use like a half bottle it was way to strong.
I use about 1/4 to 1/2 a teaspoon. I usually don’t measure but just add a few drops.
Hello!! I have been trying to make candy apples. I was just wanting to know that Am I suppose to
mixed the white gel coloring and then use the white chocolate melt? Should You always use the white gel when making bright color candy apples?
Your splattered candy apples are cute! How would you do swirls or drizzles using a different color? Would you do this process after the original candy color cools or all at the same time?
Yes – I used up some extra candy from the other colors and splattered it on after the original dip hardened.
How do you actually do the splattering? Do you use a fork or spoon or something?
I did use a fork!
Okay the pink ones sound good kus the cotton candy but my baby shower is purple is there a way I can make them purple without the grape flavor?? & is there a way to also make different colored splatters such as here to go over it?
Hi but you did not put how to do the apples candy, or maybe do you have the turorial in youtube?
Thanks
Hi Mili, thanks for stopping by the blog! The post that has instructions for making candy apples is in this link: http://rosebakes.com/how-to-make-hot-pink-candy-apples-or-any-other-color-orange-blue-purpl/ Hope that helps.
Hi Rose!
Love your stuff! I teach culinary arts and we have been playing around with the colors, only problem is we get white spots. Is this because we dont start with all the food dye together? We have been adding it in at the end like a normal candy apple.
Anyway love your stuff and the site! Please help!
Niko
I’ve had that happen too. I think it has to do with the brand or age of the white food coloring. When mine gets older, it seems to separate and cause the white spots.
Okay thanks! I am trying it again this week with another brand , hopefully it comes out without the speckling…
Hello Rose. I read on someone’s you tube that they let their apples say for 12 to 48 hours to remove wax etc. before dipping them. My question to you is this a properly way to clean your apples? I’m new to making candy apples and I was trying to find a method that works for me. I noticed when they let them sit out for that long, the apples turn brown. Thanks
I clean mine with a damp, warm cloth. I’ve also dipped them in boiling water and dried them, but they do turn brown.
Ok thank you . I was trying to see which is the best alternative