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Homemade Candy Apples with Traditional Caramel Sauce
Learn to make classic candy apples with a caramelised sugar coating, offering that traditional crunchy texture. Perfect for parties and quick treats.
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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
Neutral oil for greasing baking trays or tins
Red food colouring (powder or liquid)
1 kg caster sugar
12 small or medium apples, washed and thoroughly dried
1 tablespoon white vinegar
Neutral oil for greasing baking trays or tins
Red food colouring (powder or liquid)
Where to find ingredients
Apples are readily available in the fruit and vegetable section of any New Zealand supermarket, such as Countdown, Pak'nSave, or New World. Caster sugar, white vinegar, and neutral cooking oil (like vegetable or canola oil) are also standard pantry staples found in all grocery stores. Red food colouring is usually in the baking aisle of larger supermarkets or speciality baking stores. For popsicle sticks or skewers, check the party supplies, baking, or kitchenware sections.
Preparation method
- Wash the apples well and dry them completely with a clean cloth
- Insert a popsicle stick or skewer firmly into each apple. This makes them easy to handle and ensures they'll stand up in the caramel
- Lightly grease your aluminium baking trays or cake tins with oil to prevent the hardened caramel from sticking
- In a saucepan, combine the caster sugar, water, white vinegar, and red food colouring
- Gently stir the ingredients together just enough to combine without causing sugar crystals to form
- Place the saucepan over high heat and bring to a boil
- Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium and cook for about 25 minutes. Do not stir during this time; cook until the caramel reaches your desired consistency
- To test the caramel's readiness, dip the tip of a skewer into the syrup and then drip a little onto your prepared tray
- If it forms a solid, crisp layer when it cools, it's ready. You're looking for that perfect snap when you bite into it
- Holding the apples by their sticks, carefully dip each one into the hot caramel syrup, rotating gently to coat them completely
- Place the coated apples onto the greased trays and allow the caramel to harden completely before serving
Observations
Candy apples are a classic treat, combining crisp apples with a shiny, caramelised sugar shell. This simple recipe is ideal for parties or just a fun, nostalgic dessert. It involves making a caramel syrup by cooking sugar with water, vinegar, and colouring, then dipping the apples into this sweet, sticky coating. The result is a visually appealing dessert with a distinct sweet and crunchy flavour, perfect for special occasions or a quick, fun treat.
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