Brazilian recipe
Easy Homemade Love Apples with Traditional Caramelized Glaze
Learn to make Love Apples with a caramelized sugar glaze, classic flavor, and crunchy texture. Perfect for parties and quick desserts.
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Ingredients
2 cups water (500 ml)
4 cups granulated sugar (1 kg)
12 small or medium apples, washed and thoroughly dried
1 tablespoon white vinegar
Vegetable oil for greasing aluminum trays or cake pans
Red food coloring, powder or liquid
4 cups granulated sugar (1 kg)
12 small or medium apples, washed and thoroughly dried
1 tablespoon white vinegar
Vegetable oil for greasing aluminum trays or cake pans
Red food coloring, powder or liquid
Where to find ingredients
You can find apples at any local grocery store or supermarket. Granulated sugar, white vinegar, and vegetable oil are also standard items available in the baking aisle of most supermarkets. Red food coloring can be found in the baking section or sometimes in the international foods aisle, depending on the store. Look for sturdy popsicle sticks in craft stores, party supply stores, or the baking section of larger supermarkets. If you can't find red food coloring, you can omit it, but it's traditional for the 'love apple' look. For greasing, any neutral vegetable oil like canola or sunflower oil works perfectly. Aluminum trays are common, but you can also use silicone baking mats or parchment paper on a baking sheet if you prefer.
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 provides a firm grip when dipping into the caramel
- Lightly grease aluminum trays or cake pans with oil to prevent the sugar from sticking
- In a saucepan, combine the sugar, water, vinegar, and red food coloring
- Stir gently without using a spoon to avoid crystallizing the sugar
- Bring to a high heat until it boils
- Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium and cook for about 25 minutes, without stirring, until it reaches the desired caramel consistency
- To test the consistency, dip the tip of a popsicle stick into the syrup and drip a bit onto a greased pan
- If it forms a solid, crunchy layer when it cools, it's ready
- Hold the apples by their sticks and dip them into the hot syrup, gently turning to coat them completely
- Place the coated apples onto the greased pan and let the caramel harden before serving
Observations
Love 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 process 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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