Brazilian recipe
Homemade Candy Apples with Traditional Caramel Glaze
Learn how to make candy apples with a caramelized sugar glaze, a classic flavor with a crunchy texture. Perfect for parties and quick desserts.
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Ingredients
2 cups water
4 cups granulated sugar
12 small or medium apples, washed and dried
1 tablespoon white vinegar
Vegetable oil for greasing baking sheets or pans
Red food coloring (powder or liquid)
4 cups granulated sugar
12 small or medium apples, washed and dried
1 tablespoon white vinegar
Vegetable oil for greasing baking sheets or pans
Red food coloring (powder or liquid)
Where to find ingredients
You can find fresh apples at any local supermarket or fresh produce market. Granulated sugar, white vinegar, and vegetable oil are common pantry staples found in every grocery store. Red food coloring is usually located in the baking aisle of larger supermarkets or specialty baking stores. Popsicle sticks can be bought at craft stores or sometimes found in the party supply section of supermarkets. Look for aluminum baking sheets or pans in the kitchenware section of department stores or specialty kitchen shops.
Preparation method
- Thoroughly wash the apples and dry them completely with a clean cloth
- Insert one or two popsicle sticks into each apple to make them easy to handle and ensure they're firm when caramelizing
- Lightly grease aluminum baking sheets or round pans with vegetable oil to prevent the sugar from sticking
- In a saucepan, combine the sugar, water, vinegar, and food coloring
- Stir gently without using a spoon to avoid sugar crystallization
- Bring to a boil over high heat
- Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium and cook for about 25 minutes, without stirring, until it reaches the desired caramelization point
- To check the consistency, dip the tip of a popsicle stick into the syrup and let a drop fall onto the greased pan
- If it forms a solid, crunchy layer when it cools, it's ready
- Hold the apples by the sticks and dip them into the syrup, pressing gently to coat them completely
- Place the coated apples on the greased pan and let the caramel harden before serving
Observations
Candy apples are a traditional Brazilian dessert 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 caramelizing sugar with water, vinegar, and coloring, then dipping the apples into this irresistible sweet coating. The result is a visually appealing dessert with a striking flavor, perfect for special occasions or quick sweet treats.
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