taffy apple vs candied apple

taffy apple and candied apple both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
taffy apple	Yes	No	No	No
candied apple	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, taffy apple and candied apple are synonyms defined as:

taffy apple and candied apple: an apple that is covered with a candy-like substance (usually caramelized sugar)

Other synonyms of taffy apple include candy apple, caramel apple, toffee apple.

taffy apple (noun)	candied apple (noun)
an apple that is covered with a candy-like substance (usually caramelized sugar)	an apple that is covered with a candy-like substance (usually caramelized sugar)