taffy apple vs candy apple

taffy apple and candy apple both are nouns.

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

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

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

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

taffy apple (noun)	candy 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)