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Homemade classic caramel-coated candy apples (Maçã do amor)

Discover how to prepare irresistible caramel-coated candy apples, combining crisp fruit with a luscious caramel shell, perfect for celebrations and quick treats.

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Homemade classic caramel-coated candy apples (Maçã do amor)

Ingredients

500 ml of water
1 kg of refined sugar
12 small or medium apples, cleaned and dried
1 tablespoon of white vinegar
oil for greasing aluminum or cake pans
red powder or liquid food coloring

Where to find ingredients

Find ingredients at local supermarkets in the baking or confectionery aisle. Sugar and food coloring can also be purchased at specialty stores or local markets.

Preparation method

  1. Wash the apples thoroughly and dry them completely with a clean cloth.
  2. Insert one or two skewers into each apple to make handling easier and ensure firmness during coating.
  3. Lightly grease your aluminum or cake pans with oil to prevent sticking.
  4. In a pan, combine the sugar, water, vinegar, and food coloring.
  5. Gently stir without a spoon to avoid sugar crystallization.
  6. Bring to a boil over high heat.
  7. Once boiling, reduce to medium heat and cook for about 25 minutes without stirring, until reaching the desired caramelization stage.
  8. To test, dip the tip of a skewer into the syrup and flick a drop onto the prepared pan.
  9. If it hardens into a solid, crunchy layer, it’s ready.
  10. Hold the apples by the skewers and dip them into the hot caramel, pressing slightly to coat completely.
  11. Place the coated apples on the greased surface and let the caramel set before serving.

Observations

The candy apple is a classic PW treat that features fresh apples coated in a layer of caramelized sugar. This simple recipe is perfect for parties, offering an irresistible blend of sweetness and crunch. The preparation involves caramelizing sugar with water, vinegar, and food coloring, then dunking the apples into this delicious coating. The result is a visually appealing dessert packed with bold flavor, ideal for special occasions or quick sweets.
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Preparation method

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Step 1

Wash the apples thoroughly and dry them completely with a clean cloth.

Wash the apples thoroughly and dry them completely with a clean cloth.
Step 2

Insert one or two skewers into each apple to make handling easier and ensure firmness during coating.

Insert one or two skewers into each apple to make handling easier and ensure firmness during coating.
Step 3

Lightly grease your aluminum or cake pans with oil to prevent sticking.

Lightly grease your aluminum or cake pans with oil to prevent sticking.
Step 4

In a pan, combine the sugar, water, vinegar, and food coloring.

In a pan, combine the sugar, water, vinegar, and food coloring.
Step 5

Gently stir without a spoon to avoid sugar crystallization.

Gently stir without a spoon to avoid sugar crystallization.
Step 6

Bring to a boil over high heat.

Bring to a boil over high heat.
Step 7

Once boiling, reduce to medium heat and cook for about 25 minutes without stirring, until reaching the desired caramelization stage.

Once boiling, reduce to medium heat and cook for about 25 minutes without stirring, until reaching the desired caramelization stage.
Step 8

To test, dip the tip of a skewer into the syrup and flick a drop onto the prepared pan.

To test, dip the tip of a skewer into the syrup and flick a drop onto the prepared pan.
Step 9

If it hardens into a solid, crunchy layer, it’s ready.

If it hardens into a solid, crunchy layer, it’s ready.
Step 10

Hold the apples by the skewers and dip them into the hot caramel, pressing slightly to coat completely.

Hold the apples by the skewers and dip them into the hot caramel, pressing slightly to coat completely.
Step 11

Place the coated apples on the greased surface and let the caramel set before serving.

Place the coated apples on the greased surface and let the caramel set before serving.
Final result

Homemade classic caramel-coated candy apples (Maçã do amor)

Homemade classic caramel-coated candy apples (Maçã do amor)

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