Brazilian recipe
Easy Homemade Love Apple Candy
Learn to make Love Apples (Maçã do Amor) with a traditional caramelised sugar coating, offering a classic flavour and crunchy texture. Perfect for parties and quick desserts.
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Ingredients
500 ml water
1 kg refined sugar
12 small or medium apples, washed and dried
1 tablespoon white vinegar
Oil for greasing aluminium trays or baking tins
Red food colouring (powder or liquid)
1 kg refined sugar
12 small or medium apples, washed and dried
1 tablespoon white vinegar
Oil for greasing aluminium trays or baking tins
Red food colouring (powder or liquid)
Where to find ingredients
You can find refined sugar, water, and white vinegar easily at any local grocery store or supermarket in India. Apples are widely available at fruit markets, supermarkets, and local 'mandis'. Red food colouring is usually found in baking supply stores or larger supermarkets, often in the baking or dessert decorating section. If you can't find red food colouring, you can omit it, but it gives the traditional bright red look. For greasing the trays, any vegetable oil like sunflower or groundnut oil will work. Popsicle sticks are available at stationery shops or craft stores; you can also use sturdy wooden skewers if needed. Ensure your apples are firm and dry for the best coating.
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 stay firm when dipped in caramel
- Lightly grease aluminium trays or baking tins with oil to prevent the caramel from sticking
- In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine the sugar, water, vinegar, and red food colouring
- Gently stir the mixture without a spoon to avoid sugar crystallisation
- Place the pan over high heat until the mixture comes to a boil
- Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium and cook for about 25 minutes, without stirring, until it reaches the desired caramel consistency
- To check the caramel stage, dip the tip of a popsicle stick into the syrup and drop a bit onto a tray
- If it forms a solid, crunchy layer as it cools, the caramel is ready
- Hold the apples by their sticks and dip them into the hot caramel, gently rotating to coat them completely
- Place the coated apples onto the greased tray and let the caramel set and harden before serving
Observations
Love Apple candy is a traditional Brazilian sweet treat, combining fresh apples with a glossy coating of caramelised sugar. This simple recipe is perfect for celebrations, delivering an irresistible mix of sweetness and crunch. The process involves caramelising sugar with water, vinegar, and food colouring, then dipping the apples into this delightful concoction. The result is a visually appealing dessert bursting with bold flavour, ideal for special occasions or as a quick sweet bite.
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