Brazilian recipe
Easy Homemade Candy Apples with Traditional Caramel
Learn how to make candy apples with a caramelised sugar coating, featuring a classic flavour and crunchy texture. Perfect for parties and quick desserts.
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Ingredients
500 ml water
1 kg caster sugar
12 small or medium apples, washed and thoroughly dried
1 tablespoon white vinegar
Vegetable oil, for greasing trays
Red food colouring (powder or liquid)
1 kg caster sugar
12 small or medium apples, washed and thoroughly dried
1 tablespoon white vinegar
Vegetable oil, for greasing trays
Red food colouring (powder or liquid)
Where to find ingredients
You can find caster sugar, white vinegar, and vegetable oil in the baking aisle of any major supermarket in Australia. Red food colouring is usually available in the baking or cake decorating section. Look for small to medium-sized, firm apples like Gala, Fuji, or Pink Lady. Popsicle sticks and aluminium trays or baking tins can be found at discount stores or kitchenware shops.
Preparation method
- Wash the apples well and dry them completely with a clean cloth
- Insert one or two popsicle sticks into each apple. This makes them easier to handle and ensures they'll stand firm when you dip them in the caramel
- Lightly grease aluminium trays or baking tins with vegetable oil to prevent the caramel from sticking
- In a saucepan, combine the sugar, water, vinegar, and food colouring
- Gently stir the ingredients together without using a spoon to avoid crystallising the sugar
- Place the saucepan over high heat and bring to a boil
- Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium and cook for about 25 minutes, without stirring, until the caramel reaches the desired consistency
- To test if it's ready, dip the tip of a popsicle stick into the caramel and drip a little onto a tray
- If it forms a solid, crunchy layer as it cools, it's at the right stage
- Hold the apples by their sticks and dip them into the caramel, gently turning to coat them completely
- Place the coated apples onto the greased tray and let the caramel harden before serving
Observations
Candy apples are a traditional Brazilian dessert combining fresh apples with a shiny, caramelised sugar coating. This straightforward recipe is ideal for celebrations, delivering an irresistible blend of sweetness and crunch. The process involves caramelising sugar with water, vinegar, and food colouring, then dipping the apples into this sweet concoction. The result is a visually appealing dessert with a distinct, delightful flavour, perfect for special occasions or as a speedy treat.
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