Brazilian recipe
Easy Homemade Love Apple with Traditional Caramel Glaze
Learn how to make love apples with a caramel sugar glaze, a classic flavour with a 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 thoroughly dried
1 tablespoon white vinegar
Oil for greasing baking sheets or pans
Red colouring powder or liquid
1 kg granulated sugar
12 small or medium apples, washed and thoroughly dried
1 tablespoon white vinegar
Oil for greasing baking sheets or pans
Red colouring powder or liquid
Where to find ingredients
You can get most of these ingredients from any local supermarket or shop. Granulated sugar and cooking apples are readily available. For the red colouring, check the baking aisle or specialty baking stores. If you can't find lollipop sticks, sturdy wooden skewers can also work. Ensure your apples are completely dry before coating; this is crucial for the caramel to stick properly.
Preparation method
- Wash the apples well and dry them completely with a clean cloth
- Insert one or two lollipop sticks into each apple to make them easy to handle and ensure they hold firm when coating
- Lightly grease your aluminium baking sheets or cake pans with oil to prevent the caramel from sticking
- In a saucepan, combine the sugar, water, vinegar, and colouring
- Stir gently without using a spoon to avoid crystallising the sugar
- Bring to a boil over high heat
- Once it starts boiling, reduce the heat to medium and cook for about 25 minutes, without stirring, until it reaches your desired caramelisation point
- To test if it's ready, dip the tip of a lollipop stick into the syrup and let a drop fall onto the baking sheet
- If it forms a solid, crunchy layer as it cools, it's at the right consistency
- Hold the apples by their sticks and dip them into the syrup, pressing gently to coat them completely
- Place the coated apples on the greased baking sheet and let the caramel harden before serving
Observations
The 'Maçã do Amor' (Love Apple) is a traditional Brazilian treat that combines fresh apples coated in a layer of caramelised sugar. This simple recipe is ideal for parties, offering an irresistible mix of sweetness and crunch. The preparation involves caramelising sugar with water, vinegar, and 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 as a quick sweet treat.
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