Brazilian recipe
Homemade Love Apples with Traditional Caramel Glaze
Learn how to make love apples with a caramelized sugar glaze, offering a classic taste 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
Vegetable oil, for greasing baking trays or tins
Red food colouring (powder or liquid)
1 kg granulated sugar
12 small or medium apples, washed and thoroughly dried
1 tablespoon white vinegar
Vegetable oil, for greasing baking trays or tins
Red food colouring (powder or liquid)
Where to find ingredients
You can find most of these ingredients at your local supermarket. Granulated sugar, water, white vinegar, and vegetable oil are standard pantry items. Apples are readily available in the fruit section. Red food colouring can usually be found in the baking aisle, sometimes alongside cake decorating supplies. If you can't find popsicle sticks, sturdy wooden skewers can also work, just ensure they are long enough.
Preparation method
- Wash the apples thoroughly 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 the caramel
- Lightly grease your aluminium baking trays or tins with oil to prevent the sugar from sticking
- In a saucepan, combine the sugar, water, vinegar, and food colouring
- Stir gently without using a spoon to avoid the sugar crystallizing
- Bring to a rolling 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 test if it's ready, dip the tip of a popsicle stick into the syrup and let a drop fall onto a greased tray
- If it forms a solid, crunchy layer as it cools, it's at the right stage
- Hold the apples by their sticks and dip them into the hot caramel, tilting gently to coat them evenly
- Place the coated apples onto the greased tray and let the caramel harden before serving
Observations
Love apples are a traditional Brazilian treat that combines fresh apples coated in a layer of caramelized sugar. This straightforward recipe is great for parties, delivering an irresistible mix of sweetness and crunch. The process involves caramelizing sugar with water, vinegar, and food colouring, then dipping the apples into this delicious candy. The result is a visually appealing dessert with a bold flavour, ideal for special occasions or speedy sweet treats.
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