The Candy Apple is a special dish introduced with the Kitchen Storm update. At first glance, you might expect it to be a simple dessert made by cooking apples with sugar, but in Grow a Garden, things aren’t quite that straightforward. The Candy Apple comes in several tiers — Divine, Prismatic, and Transcendent — and each tier has multiple possible recipes.
If you want to consistently make Candy Apples, you’ll need to know exactly which ingredients to use for each tier and option.
Candy Apple Recipe Table
| Tier | Option | Ingredients | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Divine | 1 | 1× Sugar Apple, 1× Sugarglaze | 🔄✅ |
| 2 | 1× Banana, 1× Sugar Apple, 3× Bone Blossom | 🔄✅ | |
| 3 | 2× Jalapeño, 2× Sugar Apple | 🔄✅ | |
| 4 | 1× Veinpetal, 1× Grape, 1× Giant Pinecone, 1× Sugar Apple, 1× Crown Melon | ⏳ | |
| 5 | 1× Tomato, 1× Sugar Apple, 1× Bone Blossom | ⏳ | |
| 6 | 1× Sugarglaze, 1× Sugar Apple | ✅ | |
| Prismatic | 1 | 1× Sugar Apple, 1× Ember Lily | 🔄 |
| 2 | 1× Bone Blossom, 1× Elder Strawberry, 1× Carrot, 1× Sugar Apple | 🔄✅ | |
| 3 | 3× Sugar Apple, 2× Kiwi | 🔄✅ | |
| 4 | 3× Sugar Apple, 1× Apple | ⏳ | |
| 5 | 2× Sugar Apple, 2× Moon Melon, 1× Grape | 🔄 | |
| 6 | 2× Sugar Apple (makes smoothie if not craving) | 🔄 | |
| Transcendent | 1 | 1× Sugar Apple, 1× Amber Spine | 🔄 |
| 3 | 1× Sugar Apple, 1× Sugarglaze, 3× Bone Blossom | 🔄✅ | |
| 4 | 4× Sugar Apple | 🔄✅ | |
| 5 | 2× Sugar Apple, 3× Bone Blossom | 🔄✅ | |
| 6 | 1× Hive Fruit, 1× Sugar Apple, 3× Bone Blossom (also makes smoothie) | 🔄✅ | |
| 7 | 3× Sugar Apple, 1× Bone Blossom | 🔄 | |
| 8 | 1× Sugar Apple, 4× Bone Blossom | 🔄✅ |
Understanding the Symbols
- ✅ Confirmed – Players have tested these recipes successfully. They work regardless of Chris P.’s cravings.
- 🔄 Craving-Only – These recipes will only work if Chris P. is craving Candy Apple. If he’s not, the dish may fail or turn into something else.
- ⏳ Needs Testing – Unconfirmed recipes. They might work, but there’s no verified proof yet.
Step-by-Step Cooking Process
- Prepare Ingredients
Make sure you’ve harvested or collected every ingredient for your chosen recipe. Ingredient farming can take time, so plan ahead — especially for rare items like Veinpetal or Hive Fruit. - Head to the Cooking Pot
The Cooking Pot is located in the middle of the island. Stand in front of it before starting. - Add Ingredients
- Equip the first ingredient from your inventory.
- Interact with the Cooking Pot to add it.
- Repeat until all required ingredients are in the pot.
The ingredient list will appear on the left of the screen so you can double-check.
- Cook the Dish
- Once all ingredients are in, press the Cook button.
- If the recipe matches Chris P.’s craving, you’ll see a
[Craving]confirmation message.
- Collect the Candy Apple
Interact with the pot again after cooking to receive your finished Candy Apple. - Deliver to Chris P.
- Equip the Candy Apple.
- Talk to Chris P.
- Choose “4. Try this food I cooked up!” from the dialogue options.
Tips for Success
- Stockpile Sugar Apples — They are used in nearly every recipe.
- Check Chris P.’s Cravings — Don’t waste rare ingredients on craving-only recipes if he isn’t asking for them.
- Experiment Carefully — If you’re testing a recipe, use surplus ingredients in case it fails.
- Watch Out for Smoothies — Some craving-only recipes will produce a smoothie instead if Chris P. isn’t craving Candy Apple.
Whether you’re cooking up a confirmed recipe or testing something new, having the right ingredients on hand makes all the difference. Keep your pantry stocked, check Chris P.’s cravings, and don’t be afraid to experiment. If you’re missing a rare ingredient, you can always buy Grow A Garden items from in-game shops or trade with other players to speed up your Candy Apple-making journey.
