Brazilian recipe
Easy Homemade Candy Apples
Learn how to make candy apples with traditional caramelised sugar syrup, offering a classic flavour and crunchy texture. Perfect for parties and quick desserts.
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Ingredients
500 ml water
1 kg caster sugar
12 small or medium apples, washed and thoroughly dried
1 tablespoon white vinegar
Oil for greasing aluminium or cake tins
Red powder or liquid food colouring
1 kg caster sugar
12 small or medium apples, washed and thoroughly 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 most ingredients at your local supermarket. Apples, sugar, water, vinegar, and oil are staple items. Look for red food colouring in the baking or cake decorating aisle. Lollipop sticks can usually be found in craft stores or the baking section of larger supermarkets. Aluminium or cake tins are standard kitchenware, available at homeware stores or department stores.
Preparation method
- Thoroughly wash the apples and dry them completely with a clean cloth
- Insert one or two lollipop sticks into each apple. This makes them easier to handle and ensures they're 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 crystallising the sugar
- Bring to a boil over high heat
- Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium and cook for about 25 minutes, without stirring, until the caramel reaches the desired consistency
- To test if it's ready, dip the tip of a lollipop stick into the syrup and drip it onto a greased tin
- 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 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 caramelised sugar. This simple recipe is ideal for parties, offering an irresistible combination 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 striking flavour, perfect for special occasions or as a quick treat.
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