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Classic Homemade Maçã do amor with Glossy Sugar Glaze

Learn how to make vibrant Maçã do amor, featuring a classic, crunchy, caramelised sugar coating. This treat is perfect for parties or a nostalgic snack.

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Classic Homemade Maçã do amor with Glossy Sugar Glaze

Ingredients

500 ml water
1 kg caster sugar
12 small to medium apples, thoroughly washed and dried
1 tbsp white vinegar
Neutral cooking oil for greasing
Red food colouring, powder or liquid

Where to find ingredients

Apples are widely available in local markets and supermarkets across Vanuatu; choose firm varieties like Fuji or Gala for the best crunch. Caster sugar, white vinegar, and neutral oil can be sourced at any general grocery shop or supermarket in Port Vila or Luganville. For the red food colouring, visit the baking or spices aisle in larger supermarkets; if a vibrant red is hard to find, look for professional-grade colouring in specialized bakery supply stores. Always ensure the apples are perfectly dry before dipping to help the sugar glaze adhere properly without slipping.

Preparation method

  1. Scrub the apples clean and wipe them until they are completely dry with a lint-free cloth
  2. Insert a sturdy ice cream stick or wooden skewer into each apple to ensure a secure handle
  3. Lightly grease a baking tray or flat surface with neutral oil to prevent sticking
  4. Combine the sugar, water, vinegar, and red food colouring in a medium saucepan
  5. Stir the mixture briefly just to combine, then avoid further stirring to prevent the sugar from crystalising
  6. Place over high heat until it reaches a rolling boil
  7. Turn the heat down to medium and let it simmer for about 25 minutes until the syrup thickens
  8. To check the consistency, dip a skewer into the syrup and drip a bit into a bowl of cold water
  9. If it forms a hard, glass-like crack as it cools, the syrup is ready
  10. Hold each apple by the stick and plunge it into the syrup, rotating to coat it evenly and tapping gently to remove excess
  11. Set the coated apples on the greased tray and allow them to set completely before serving

Observations

Maçã do amor is a beloved Brazilian treat that features crisp, fresh apples dipped in a shimmering, deep-red sugar glaze. This simple recipe captures that nostalgic, fun atmosphere of local fairs and gatherings, offering a perfect balance between the refreshing crunch of the apple and the sweet, brittle candy shell. You will be caramelising sugar with water, a splash of vinegar, and food colouring before carefully coating the apples. The final result is as beautiful as it is delicious, making it a standout addition to any celebration.
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Preparation method

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Step 1

Scrub the apples clean and wipe them until they are completely dry with a lint-free cloth

Scrub the apples clean and wipe them until they are completely dry with a lint-free cloth
Step 2

Insert a sturdy ice cream stick or wooden skewer into each apple to ensure a secure handle

Insert a sturdy ice cream stick or wooden skewer into each apple to ensure a secure handle
Step 3

Lightly grease a baking tray or flat surface with neutral oil to prevent sticking

Lightly grease a baking tray or flat surface with neutral oil to prevent sticking
Step 4

Combine the sugar, water, vinegar, and red food colouring in a medium saucepan

Combine the sugar, water, vinegar, and red food colouring in a medium saucepan
Step 5

Stir the mixture briefly just to combine, then avoid further stirring to prevent the sugar from crystalising

Stir the mixture briefly just to combine, then avoid further stirring to prevent the sugar from crystalising
Step 6

Place over high heat until it reaches a rolling boil

Place over high heat until it reaches a rolling boil
Step 7

Turn the heat down to medium and let it simmer for about 25 minutes until the syrup thickens

Turn the heat down to medium and let it simmer for about 25 minutes until the syrup thickens
Step 8

To check the consistency, dip a skewer into the syrup and drip a bit into a bowl of cold water

To check the consistency, dip a skewer into the syrup and drip a bit into a bowl of cold water
Step 9

If it forms a hard, glass-like crack as it cools, the syrup is ready

If it forms a hard, glass-like crack as it cools, the syrup is ready
Step 10

Hold each apple by the stick and plunge it into the syrup, rotating to coat it evenly and tapping gently to remove excess

Hold each apple by the stick and plunge it into the syrup, rotating to coat it evenly and tapping gently to remove excess
Step 11

Set the coated apples on the greased tray and allow them to set completely before serving

Set the coated apples on the greased tray and allow them to set completely before serving
Final result

Classic Homemade Maçã do amor with Glossy Sugar Glaze

Classic Homemade Maçã do amor with Glossy Sugar Glaze

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