Brazilian recipe
Easy Homemade Candy Apples with Traditional Caramel Glaze
Learn how to make candy apples with a caramelized sugar glaze, 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 dried
1 tablespoon white vinegar
Oil for greasing aluminium trays or cake tins
Red food colouring (powder or liquid)
1 kg caster sugar
12 small or medium apples, washed and dried
1 tablespoon white vinegar
Oil for greasing aluminium trays or cake tins
Red food colouring (powder or liquid)
Where to find ingredients
You can find apples at any local supermarket or fresh produce market. Caster sugar, white vinegar, and oil are standard pantry items available at all grocery stores. Red food colouring can usually be found in the baking aisle of larger supermarkets or specialty baking stores. Popsicle sticks are common in craft stores or the party supplies section of some supermarkets. If you can't find popsicle sticks, sturdy wooden skewers can work as a substitute. For greasing, any neutral cooking oil will do.
Preparation method
- Wash the apples thoroughly and dry them completely with a clean cloth
- Insert one or two popsicle sticks into each apple for easy handling and to ensure they stay firm when coating
- Lightly grease aluminium trays or cake tins with oil to prevent the sugar from sticking
- In a saucepan, add the sugar, water, vinegar, and food colouring
- Stir gently without a spoon to avoid crystallising the sugar
- Bring to a high heat until boiling
- Once boiling, reduce to medium heat and cook for about 25 minutes, without stirring, until the caramel reaches your desired consistency
- To test, dip the tip of a popsicle stick into the caramel and drip it onto a tray
- If it forms a solid, crunchy layer when dry, it's ready
- Hold the apples by their sticks and dip them into the caramel, pressing gently 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 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 caramelizing sugar with water, vinegar, and food colouring, then dipping the apples into this irresistible sweet coating. The result is a visually appealing dessert with a striking flavour, perfect for special occasions or a quick sweet treat.
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