Few desserts are as iconic as candy apples — that glossy red coating glistening in the light, wrapped around a crisp, juicy apple. But why stop at just one color? With this recipe, we’ll create Striped Candy Apples decorated with colorful candy drizzles that look just as good as they taste.
Whether you’re making them for kids, parties, or holiday gatherings, these striped candy apples will be the star of the dessert table.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Show-stopping look – Bright, shiny stripes make them irresistible.
- Fun to make – Great activity with kids or for party prep.
- Crunchy + juicy – Crisp apple + candy shell = the best combo.
- Customizable – Use different candy colors for any occasion.
Ingredients You’ll Need
- 6 medium Granny Smith apples (or Honeycrisp for extra sweetness)
- 6 wooden sticks (popsicle sticks or candy apple sticks)
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup light corn syrup
- ¾ cup water
- ½ tsp gel food coloring (red for classic look)
- ½ tsp vanilla extract (optional)
For the Stripes
- ½ cup white chocolate or candy melts
- Food coloring gels (blue, pink, yellow, orange — your choice)
- Piping bags or small zip-top bags