Brazilian recipe
Easy Homemade Candy Apples with Traditional Caramel Glaze
Learn how to make candy apples with a caramelized sugar glaze, a 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 tbsp white vinegar
Vegetable oil for greasing baking sheets or pans
Red powdered or liquid food colouring
1 kg granulated sugar
12 small or medium apples, washed and dried
1 tbsp white vinegar
Vegetable oil for greasing baking sheets or pans
Red powdered or liquid food colouring
Where to find ingredients
You can find apples at any grocery store or farmer's market across Canada. Granulated sugar, white vinegar, and vegetable oil are standard pantry staples available at all supermarkets. Red food colouring, either liquid or powder, can be found in the baking aisle of most major grocery stores, like Loblaws, Sobeys, or Walmart. Popsicle sticks are also readily available in grocery stores, often in the party supplies or craft sections.
Preparation method
- Thoroughly wash the apples 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're firm when dipping into the caramel
- Lightly grease your aluminum baking sheets or cake pans with oil to prevent the sugar from sticking
- In a saucepan, combine the sugar, water, vinegar, and food colouring
- Stir gently without using a spoon to avoid crystallizing the sugar
- 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 your desired caramelization point
- To test the consistency, dip the tip of a popsicle stick into the syrup and drip it onto your greased pan
- If it forms a solid, crunchy layer as it cools, it's ready
- Hold the apples by their sticks and dip them into the caramel, gently rotating to coat them completely
- Place the coated apples onto the greased pan and let the caramel harden before serving
Observations
Candy apples are a traditional Brazilian treat that combines fresh apples with a coating of caramelized sugar. This simple recipe is ideal for parties, offering an irresistible combination of sweetness and crunch. The process involves caramelizing sugar with water, vinegar, and food colouring, then dipping the apples into this delicious sweet coating. The result is a visually appealing dessert with a striking flavour, perfect for special occasions or quick sweet cravings.
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