Posted: October 25th, 2010
Candied apples?
I’m going home to make candied apples tonight (or maybe tomorrow night). I’ve never made them and I can’t remember the last time I had them. Of course, in my world, that’s all part of the appeal. I’m not sure how my interest in this came about. But now I’m committed.
My recipe, from allrecipes.com, seems pretty simple. Just wondering if anyone has any advice before I proceed. Or if you just want to wish me luck.
Candied Apples
1 2/3 cups cinnamon red hot candies
2 tablespoons water
12 apples
Insert craft sticks into apples. Line a baking sheet with waxed paper.
In a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium-high heat, pour candies and water. Occasionally brushing down sides of pan with a heat-resistant pastry brush, heat candy to 300 to 310 degrees, or until a small amount of syrup dropped into cold water forms hard, brittle threads. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
Dip apples in hot liquid and place on waxed paper to harden.
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I’ve never tried making candy apples with just the candies and water. I have a couple thoughts on it though. It doesn’t seem to me like it will make much so dipping the apple might be a challenge. You’ll probably be cooking them for awhile to get to that temp and I’m not sure how they would hold up. I make hardtack at Christmas and I’ve burned more batches than I can count. I would think that the candy might harden up on their own when they cool. I’d try that first in the microwave with a small batch and see if you need to cook them that long. Good luck.
Wishing you all the luck in the world, making candy apples for the first time.
Why a pastry brush and not a silicone spatula?