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Halloween Candy Apples A Sweet Treat You Must Try!

Halloween Candy Apples – Spooky, Sweet & Perfectly Festive!
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A fun and festive treat perfect for Halloween celebrations, these candy apples provide a delightful mix of crunchy apples coated in sweet, colorful candy.

Ingredients

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  • 8 large Granny Smith apples
  • 3 cups caster sugar (superfine sugar) (600g / 1 ⅓ pounds)
  • ⅓ cup water (80ml)
  • ¼ cup liquid glucose (or light corn syrup) (60ml)
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar
  • Food colouring of your choice

Instructions

  1. Line a large baking sheet with baking paper and set aside.
  2. Have your sprinkles in bowls a little larger than the apples to make them easy to dip.
  3. Give the apples a wash, making sure if they’re waxed to remove all the wax. Remove the stems and dry well. Push in a thick skewer or popsicle stick.
  4. Add the sugar, water, glucose, and vinegar to a large heavy-based saucepan over very low heat. Stir constantly until the sugar completely dissolves.
  5. Bring the syrup to a boil and place a candy thermometer on the side of the pan. Boil until the mixture reaches the hard crack stage – 150°C / 302°F.
  6. Take the pan off the heat and mix the food colouring through, then let the bubbles subside.
  7. Carefully tip the saucepan at an angle and dip the apples, turning them a few times to coat well all over.
  8. Let the excess drip off for a few seconds and give it a spin to help.
  9. Quickly dip the apples at a slight angle into the sprinkles. If using larger decorations, let them set, then use a kitchen blowtorch to heat a small spot on the coating and press on a decoration.
  10. Place the apples, apple end down, onto the prepared baking tray and let them set. They’ll harden completely in about 20 minutes.
  11. Once cool, you can individually wrap the apples in cellophane tightly, then secure it around the stick with sticky tape or ribbon. Consume within 2 days.

Notes

  • If the apples are waxed, ensure to remove all wax before dipping.
  • If using twigs instead of sticks, ensure they are clean.
  • Use a pastry brush to brush down any sugar crystals that form on the sides of the pan.

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