Brazilian recipe
Easy Homemade Love Apples with Traditional Caramel Glaze
Learn how to make love apples with a caramelised 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 thoroughly dried
1 tablespoon white vinegar
Oil for greasing aluminium trays or cake tins
Red powdered or liquid food colouring
1 kg granulated sugar
12 small or medium apples, washed and thoroughly dried
1 tablespoon white vinegar
Oil for greasing aluminium trays or cake tins
Red powdered or liquid food colouring
Where to find ingredients
You can find most of these ingredients at your local supermarket. Granulated sugar and white vinegar are standard pantry items. Apples are readily available in the fruit and veg section. Look for food colouring in the baking aisle, usually near cake decorations. If you can't find red food colouring, or prefer not to use it, you can omit it for a natural caramel colour. For greasing, a neutral vegetable oil like sunflower or canola oil works perfectly. You can find lollipop sticks in the baking section or at craft stores.
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 easier to handle and to ensure they are firm when caramelising
- Lightly grease aluminium trays or cake tins with oil to prevent the caramel from sticking
- In a saucepan, add the sugar, water, vinegar, and food colouring
- Stir gently without using a spoon to avoid crystallising the sugar
- Bring to a boil over high heat
- As soon as it starts boiling, reduce the heat to medium and cook for about 25 minutes, without stirring, until it reaches the desired caramelisation point
- To test the consistency, dip the tip of a lollipop stick into the syrup and drip it onto the tray
- 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, pressing gently to coat them completely
- Place the coated apples onto the greased tray and let the caramel harden before serving
Observations
Love apples, known locally as 'maçã do amor', are a traditional Brazilian treat. They consist of crisp apples coated in a glossy layer of caramelised sugar. This simple recipe is ideal for celebrations, offering an irresistible mix of sweetness and crunch. The process involves caramelising 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 bold flavour, perfect for special occasions or as a quick sweet treat.
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