![]() For a lighter, more brittle candy, heat the sugar to between 300 o and 310 o F (150 - 155 oC).This took a surprising amount of time, so be patient. Simmer the candy mixture until it reaches 290 o F (~143 o C) for a soft, slightly gooey shell.Once the mixture boils, DON'T STIR IT ANYMORE! This is why we have that nifty pastry brush standing by! You can brush the pot's side with warm water to prevent crystals from forming! (Boy how I wish I'd known that handy trick the first time I set out to make caramels!).It will take longer to candify, but it will prevent burning. If using brown sugar, reduce heat to medium-low. ![]() Stir to dissolve the sugar - make sure the sugar dissolved before the mixture boils to avoid crystalization.I use some of each, but all brown can be more susceptible to burning. Scoochmaroo is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to. Pastry brush and bowl of water to keep near your pot (I'll explain why later!).If not, note what temperature it reads at and adjust for the difference.Ī pot for candy coating, worked best for me when it had a handleīaking sheet lined with foil or silicone sheet for dipped apples The thermometer should read 212 degrees Fahrenheit/100 degrees Celsius when the water is boiling. To check its accuracy, take the temp of a pot of boiling water. Candy thermometer - essential for making perfect candy every time - Make sure your thermometer's accurate: being off by just a few degrees can mean the difference between delicious and burnt. ![]() I mean, really, they're CANDY APPLES!Īdditionally, make sure you have the following things at hand before you get started: Toppings!!! I used toffee pieces, mini chocolate chips, sprinkles, candy corn, red hots, and gummi bears! Just go crazy. I use some of each, but all brown can be more susceptible to burning.įood coloring (opt.) - red is traditional, but any color works! And of course, it's always better to support your local growers - so buy locally!Ģ c (480 mL) sugar - your choice on brown v. Also, many apples you'll find at the grocery store have a wax coating that can inhibit the candy from sticking to the apple - bad news! If this is your only option, though, you can remove the wax coating by dipping the apples in a bath of boiling water and rubbing the wax off. Smaller apples make better candied snacks, and are hard to find in American Supermarkets. If you can, get your apples direct from an orchard (apple-picking is a perfect activity for friends and family!), and I'll tell you why. Jonagold: A hybrid of Jonathan and Golden Delicious, firm skin, tangy-sweet Granny Smith: green and tart, awesome for candy apples for both of these reasons! Here's a quick list of some great ones to look for:įuji: firm and sweet, my personal favorite all-around apple But not all apples are created candy-worthy.
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