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Red Candy Apples

Wow your guests with a bright, eye-catching dessert! Red candy apples are a classic German-fair treat that's right at home on any festive table. Want to surprise everyone with something a little different? Just take a few simple ingredients and turn them into an unforgettable mix of tart apple and sweet, glassy caramel that practically melts in your mouth!

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Red caramel apple
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Composition / ingredients

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Nutrients and energy value of the composition of the recipe
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Proteins 0 % 0 g
Fats 0 % 0 g
Carbohydrates 100 % 38 g
156 kcal
GI: 16 / 0 / 84
  • First, set up a spot for the finished candy apples to cool. Sprinkle a large plate with fine sugar or line it with parchment — do this ahead of time so you're not scrambling later with a hot apple in your hand. Wash the tart apples thoroughly under plenty of running water, wipe them dry, and pull out the stems. Push a wooden skewer through the core of each apple so that one end sticks out well above the top. Blanch each apple in boiling water for 2 minutes to break down its natural waxy coating. Liquid or gel food coloring goes straight into the caramel as is; if you only have powdered coloring, dissolve it first in a little room-temperature water. If you're using lemon instead of vinegar, wash it well, cut it in half, and squeeze out the juice, straining out any stray seeds. (The juice can be replaced with apple cider — or any other fruit — vinegar.) In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine the sugar, water (it doesn't need to be boiled first), the prepared coloring, and the apple cider vinegar (or lemon juice). Set the pan over low heat and warm it, stirring now and then, to help the sugar dissolve faster. Bring it to a boil and cook the caramel for 5–7 minutes, watching it closely — if it overcooks or scorches, it'll turn bitter. One at a time, dip the apples into the finished thick caramel, holding the free end of the skewer and turning gently so each apple is fully coated. Very carefully (the caramel is extremely hot), set the apples on your prepared surface. Let the dessert set, which happens fast — in just 10–15 minutes you can enjoy this unusual, delicious treat. Enjoy!

Caloric content of the products possible in the composition of the dish

  • Apples - 47  kcal/100g
  • Dried apples - 210  kcal/100g
  • Canned apple mousse - 61  kcal/100g
  • Granulated sugar - 398  kcal/100g
  • Sugar - 398  kcal/100g
  • Water - 0  kcal/100g
  • Vanillin - 288  kcal/100g
  • Apple cider vinegar - 14  kcal/100g
  • Food coloring - 0  kcal/100g

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