Brazilian recipe
Easy Homemade Candy Apples with Traditional Caramel Coating
Learn how to make candy apples with a caramelized sugar coating, classic flavour, and crunchy texture. Perfect for parties and quick desserts.
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Ingredients
500 ml water
1 kg granulated sugar
12 small or medium apples, washed and dried
1 tablespoon white vinegar
Oil for greasing aluminium or cake tins
Red food colouring, powder or liquid
1 kg granulated sugar
12 small or medium apples, washed and dried
1 tablespoon white vinegar
Oil for greasing aluminium or cake tins
Red food colouring, powder or liquid
Where to find ingredients
You can find apples at any local supermarket or greengrocer. Granulated sugar, water, white vinegar, and oil are pantry staples found in all supermarkets. Red food colouring can usually be found in the baking aisle of larger supermarkets or in speciality baking stores. For the sticks, popsicle sticks are widely available at craft stores, some larger supermarkets, or online retailers.
Preparation method
- Thoroughly wash the apples and dry them completely with a clean cloth
- Stick one or two popsicle sticks into each apple to make them easy to handle and ensure they're firm for caramelising
- Lightly grease aluminium or cake tins with oil to prevent the sugar from sticking
- In a saucepan, add the sugar, water, vinegar, and food colouring
- Gently stir without using a spoon to avoid crystallising the sugar
- Bring to a high heat until it boils
- As soon as it starts boiling, reduce to medium heat and cook for about 25 minutes, without stirring, until it reaches the desired caramelisation point
- To check the point, dip the tip of a popsicle stick into the syrup and drip it onto a plate
- If it forms a solid, crunchy layer when it dries, it's at the right point
- Hold the apples by their sticks and dip them into the syrup, pressing gently to cover them completely
- Place the apples on the greased tin and let the coating harden before serving
Observations
Candy apples are a traditional Brazilian treat that combines fresh apples coated in a layer of caramelized sugar. This simple recipe is ideal for parties, offering an irresistible combination of sweetness and crunch. The preparation involves caramelising sugar with water, vinegar, and food colouring, and dipping the apples into this irresistible sweet coating. The result is a visually appealing and flavourful dessert, perfect for special occasions or quick sweet treats.
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