Brazilian recipe
Easy Homemade Love Apples with Traditional Caramelized Coating
Learn how to make love apples with a caramelized 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 granulated 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 granulated 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 apples in the fruit and vegetable section of any supermarket. Granulated sugar, white vinegar, and cooking oil are pantry staples usually found in the baking aisle. Red food colouring (both liquid and powder forms) is typically available in the baking or cake decorating section of larger supermarkets or specialty baking stores.
Preparation method
- Wash the apples well and dry them completely with a clean cloth
- Insert one or two lollipop sticks firmly into each apple for easy handling and a secure grip 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 approximately 25 minutes, without stirring, until it reaches the desired caramelization point
- To check the stage, dip the tip of a lollipop stick into the caramel 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 allow the caramel to harden before serving
Observations
Love apples are a traditional Brazilian dessert that combines fresh apples coated in a layer of caramelized sugar. This simple recipe is ideal for parties, offering an irresistible combination of sweetness and crunch. The preparation 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 with a bold, striking flavour, perfect for special occasions or as a quick treat.
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