Description
Glow in the Dark Jolly Rancher Candy Apples are a fun and festive treat that light up under UV light, perfect for parties or Halloween.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 medium-sized apples (Granny Smith or your choice)
- 2 cups Jolly Rancher candies (mixed flavors)
- 1 cup water
- 6 wooden sticks or candy apple sticks
- 1 tablespoon corn syrup (optional, for extra shine)
- ½ teaspoon baking soda (to create the glow effect under UV light)
Instructions
- Prepare the Apples: Wash the apples thoroughly to remove any wax. Pat them dry and remove the stems.
- Insert Sticks: Gently insert a wooden stick into the top of each apple, pushing it about halfway in.
- Prepare the Melting Pot: In a medium saucepan, add the Jolly Rancher candies and water. Optionally, add corn syrup for extra shine.
- Melt the Candy: Heat the mixture over medium-low heat, stirring continuously until the Jolly Ranchers are completely melted.
- Add Baking Soda: Stir in the baking soda, which will create a bubbly reaction, making the candy coating glow under UV light.
- Coat the Apples: Carefully dip each apple into the melted candy mixture, allowing excess to drip off.
- Cool the Apples: Place the coated apples on a sheet of parchment paper to cool and harden.
- Repeat: Repeat the melting and coating process for any remaining apples.
- Check Consistency: If the candy begins to harden while you’re working, reheat it gently to maintain a smooth consistency.
- Serve and Enjoy: Once fully cooled, your glow in the dark apples are ready to impress!
Notes
- Make sure to use UV light to see the glow effect.
- The baking soda is key to achieving the glowing reaction, so do not skip it.
- Store any leftovers in a cool place to prevent them from getting sticky.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 apple
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 45g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 67g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg