Neon Blast Jolly Rancher Candy Apples
Take your favorite carnival treat and crank up the fun with these bright, bold, and fruity candy apples coated in melted Jolly Ranchers. Perfect for parties, holidays, or just because life could use more neon.
Equipment
- Saucepan
- Wooden skewers or lollipop sticks
- Parchment paper or cooking spray
Ingredients
Candy Coating
- 72 Jolly Rancher candies assorted neon colors, 12 per apple
- 1/4 cup light corn syrup
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 cup granulated sugar
Apples & Tools
- 6 Granny Smith apples or any firm apple, washed and dried
- 6 wooden skewers or lollipop sticks
- cooking spray or parchment paper for lining tray
Instructions
- Wash and dry apples thoroughly. Remove stems and insert skewers firmly into the core. Place apples on a parchment-lined tray or lightly sprayed surface.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine sugar, corn syrup, and water. Stir until sugar dissolves completely.
- Add Jolly Rancher candies and stir occasionally until they melt into a smooth, bubbling syrup. This takes about 10–15 minutes.
- Carefully tilt the pan and dip each apple, swirling to coat. Let excess drip off, then place the apple back on the prepared tray.
- Allow apples to cool at room temperature until the coating hardens—usually within 15 minutes. Enjoy immediately or store for later.
Notes
Try mixing different Jolly Rancher colors for a marbled effect, or drizzle extra syrup over cookies to make easy candy apple cookies.