Our Homemade Candied Apple Recipe is complete with rich caramel, drizzles of white chocolate, and sprinkles. The toppings are limitless for these Autumn gems and are absolutely perfect for holiday gatherings and gift-giving.

Below we will be sharing which types of apples are best for today's recipe as well as various toppings!

Apple Guide - What's the best variety to use for candied apples?

This boils down to preference some people love a sour apple to balance out the sweetness, while others enjoy a slightly sweeter apple to compliment the toppings. Either way, you want to make sure you're using the freshest and most crisp apples. Here are some of our favorite recommendations:

Granny Smith - The beloved sour green apple that is most preferred amongst bakers. The crisp bitterness offsets the sugar content when cooked down but in cases like today's recipe where there is no cooking involved, it's the sweet-and-sour combo that many love.
Jazz Apples - These offer a delicious crunch to your candied apple and they have a tangy-sweetness which also makes them a good choice.
Fuji - If you are a fan of those bright red candied apples, then Fuji is the perfect pick. They're firm, crisp, and juicy!
Gala - I love Gala apples and that's what I chose to use for today's recipe. Gala tend to be on the sweeter side so if you have a real sweet tooth, you'll love this option as well.
Honeycrisp - Also on the sweeter side of the scale, Honeycrisp holds up well for candied apples.

Recipe Overview - What to Expect

Gala Apples
- Read my notes above for apple varieties depending on what flavor profile you want for your candied apples. I love the sweetness of Gala so I chose those for today's recipe.
Lollipop sticks
- These just make the whole treat feel like you're actually eating candy, plus it's also easier for dipping, drizzling, and serving. You want to make sure you're using a thick and durable skewer for your apples since you'll be dipping them in caramel.
Muffin tin liners
- These make clean-up a breeze and ensure that whatever drizzles off, stays in place.
Homemade salted caramel sauce
- You can use jarred caramel, or melt-down caramel candies for this recipe if you're pressed for time or want fewer steps. I love having homemade caramel on hand during the holiday season because it always gets used up!
1/2 white chocolate melting candies
- For a festive touch, I melted down white chocolate and dyed it. Dying the chocolate is optional and of course, you can use milk or dark chocolate if you don't have white on hand.
Green food coloring (optional)
- I don't often use dyes when baking but I do think it's fun for a holiday treat. I do encourage finding all-natural food dyes which should be at your local grocer.
1/2 cup coconut flakes
- You can use dehydrated fruit bits, nuts, or seeds in place of coconut flakes.
1/2 cup chocolate sprinkles
- Mainly for decorative purposes, but I just love sprinkles on these.
1/4 cup black sugar crystals
- Like sprinkles, the sugar crystals are mainly for decorative purposes. I love going all out with these candied apples!