Homemade Toffee Apples (Candy Apples)
Indulge in the delightful nostalgia of homemade toffee apples, also known as candy apples. These sweet treats are perfect for autumn festivities, parties, or simply as a charming dessert. The crunchy toffee coating pairs beautifully with the tartness of Granny Smith apples, creating an irresistible flavor combination that everyone will love. With easy-to-follow instructions and customizable options, you can whip up these colorful delights in under an hour. Get ready for a fun activity that will bring joy to both kids and adults—dipping and decorating your own delicious candy apples!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Makes about 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 8 large Granny Smith apples
- 3 cups caster sugar (superfine sugar)
- ⅓ cup water
- ¼ cup liquid glucose (or light corn syrup)
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- Red food coloring
Instructions
- 1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2. Wash and dry the apples thoroughly, removing their stems and inserting skewers.
- 3. In a heavy-based saucepan, combine sugar, water, glucose, and vinegar over low heat until dissolved.
- 4. Increase heat to boil and monitor with a candy thermometer until it reaches hard crack stage at 150°C / 302°F.
- 5. Remove from heat, mix in red food coloring, and allow bubbles to subside.
- 6. Dip each apple into the hot syrup, turning to coat evenly.
- 7. Place coated apples on the prepared baking sheet and allow them to cool completely.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 60g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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