Brazilian recipe
Easy Homemade Candy Apples with Traditional Caramel Glaze
Learn how to make candy apples with a caramelized 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 dried
1 tablespoon white vinegar
Oil for greasing aluminium or cake tins
Red powder or liquid food colouring
1 kg granulated sugar
12 small or medium apples, washed and dried
1 tablespoon white vinegar
Oil for greasing aluminium or cake tins
Red powder or liquid food colouring
Where to find ingredients
You can find granulated sugar, water, white vinegar, and vegetable oil at any local supermarket or grocery store. Apples are readily available in the produce section of most supermarkets. Red food colouring, in either liquid or powder form, can usually be found in the baking aisle of larger supermarkets or specialty baking stores. If you can't find popsicle sticks, wooden skewers can be a good alternative; just trim them to a suitable length.
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 hold firm when coating
- Lightly grease aluminium or cake tins with oil to prevent the caramel from sticking
- In a saucepan, combine the sugar, water, vinegar, and food colouring
- Stir gently without using a spoon to avoid sugar crystallization
- 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 the desired caramel consistency
- To check if it's ready, dip the tip of a popsicle stick into the syrup and drip it onto a greased tin
- 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 tin and let the caramel harden before serving
Observations
Candy apples are a traditional Brazilian treat that combines fresh apples coated in a layer of caramelized sugar. This simple recipe is ideal for parties, offering an irresistible mix of sweetness and crunch. The process involves caramelizing sugar with water, vinegar, and food colouring, then dipping the apples into this delightful sweet coating. The result is a visually appealing dessert packed with bold flavour, perfect for special occasions or as a quick sweet treat.
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