How do you make candy apples with Jolly Ranchers?

Coating Apples 50 candies coat ~3 small/medium apples. If you don’t have enough of each color, you can combine pink and red, and green and blue. Place ~50 unwrapped candies into a deep pan or a saucepan that has an oven-proof handle. Place into the oven for 10-12 minutes or until the candies are completely melted.

How do you melt Jolly Ranchers for candied fruit?

Instructions

  1. Place 4-6 unwrapped Jolly Ranchers of the same color into a silicone baking cup.
  2. Microwave for approximately 30 seconds until melted, but not burned.
  3. Using a wooden skewer, spear a piece of fruit and dip it into the melted sugar mixture, being careful not to drip hot sugar onto skin.

How do you make glitter candy apples?

Dip the Apples – Add the lollipop sticks to the apples. Dip the apples in the candy coating and allow them to dry on a baking tray with parchment paper. Cover the Candy in Edible Glitter – Cover the candy apples in a layer of corn syrup. Then, dip the candy apples in the edible glitter.

What kind of sticks do you use for candy apples?

Craft sticks or twigs: You’ll want to choose sturdy craft sticks for dipping your apples, like these caramel apple sticks or popsicle sticks.

Can you melt candy for candy apples?

Place candies in medium oven-safe container or pot. (Heatproof glass measuring cup works well.) Heat candies in oven 15 to 20 minutes or until fully melted, but before beginning to bubble. (Do not stir unless necessary in order to avoid air bubbles on the apples).

How long do you microwave Jolly Ranchers?

To microwave you put five jolly ranchers into your microwavable container and fill just over them with water. Microwave anywhere from 30-60 seconds on high depending on the size of the container.

How do you melt Jolly Ranchers in the oven?

Directions

  1. Heat convection oven to 225°F (standard oven: 275°F). Spray sheet pans with vegetable cooking spray.
  2. Place 1/2 oz.
  3. Bake 6 to 9 minutes or until candy is melted.
  4. Cool on sheet pans on wire racks until candy is firm; gently remove from parchment paper.

What can I use instead of Popsicle sticks for caramel apples?

Chopsticks. You can get the basic wooden ones that you get wrapped in paper at Chinese and Japanese restaurants. They don’t sell these at my grocery store but they do give them away for free in the Seafood Department where they have some sushi that you can buy.

Can you use skewers for candy apples?

This simple recipe uses apple slices, skewers them on a stick, and then you dip them into melted chocolate and sprinkle them with your favorite candies. It’s the perfect way to serve candied apples at this year’s Halloween party.

What can you do with melted Jolly Ranchers?

Using Your Melted Jolly Ranchers. Use a mold to reshape the candy. By using a decorative mold, you can reshape the Jolly Ranchers into a themed candy. Allow the candy liquid to cool and re-harden for about 10-15 minutes at room temperature.