Strawberry Shortcake Candy Apples: An Indulgent Treat for All
Indulge in the delicious combination of strawberry shortcake and candy apples with this unique recipe.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Candying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 medium apples
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup crushed shortcake biscuits
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
Instructions
- Prepare apples by washing and drying them thoroughly.
- In a saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup, and water over medium heat until it reaches a boil.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and salt.
- Dip each apple into the syrup, ensuring it is fully coated, then place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- While the apples cool, melt the white chocolate chips.
- Drizzle melted chocolate over the coated apples, then sprinkle with crushed shortcake biscuits and sliced strawberries.
- Let the apples set until chocolate hardens, then serve.
Notes
- For best results, use tart apples like Granny Smith to balance the sweetness.
- Keep the apples at room temperature for serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 apple
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg