candy apple

Um/Uma classic American fairground treat: a fresh apple skewered on a stick and coated in a hard, glossy red sugar candy shell. Candy apples are a staple of state fairs, Halloween, and autumn festivals across the US, distinct from caramel apples (which use soft caramel instead). The brilliant red coating and satisfying crack when you bite through it are part of the experience. Also used as a color name for that vivid, glossy red.