Old fashioned red candied apples are a nostalgic treat that brings back memories of childhood and fall festivities. These classic confections can be easily made at home and are the perfect dessert for a Halloween party, Thanksgiving gathering, or Christmas cookie exchange. With a few simple ingredients and a little patience, you can create perfectly sweet, tart, and slightly chewy red candied apples that are sure to please people of all ages.
Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!
OLD-FASHIONED RED CANDIED APPLES
These are the kind you found at the circus or carnival! Not the newer version covered with cramel. ;) Candy thermometer is needed for this, as well as popsicle sticks. The number of apples needed depends on the size of the apples, probably 4 medium ones. The recipe states that each batch candies approximately 1 dozen medium apples. I'm not sure I trust that. Cook time depends on your altitude where you live, heat of your burner, and pot used. NOTE: See review by Canada Goose for helpful hints! Thanks, CG!
Provided by Nana Lee
Categories Dessert
Time 30m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Mix 1st 3 ingredients in saucepan.
- Put on high heat with candy thermometer positioned in center of fluid level.
- While it is boiling, thoroughly wash and dry your apples, and spear with the sticks.
- Boil mixture until reaches hard crack (300ºF), then immediately add red food coloring and stir.
- Quickly immediately dip the apples, twisting to cover, and set on a greased cookie sheet.
CANDY APPLES
Candy apples are a classic fall dessert that family and friends are sure to love. Use your apple-picking haul to make the ultimate Halloween treat, complete with a sticky-sweet caramel coating.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes
Yield Makes 6 medium or 12 mini candy apples
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper; butter parchment, and set aside. In a medium heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine sugar, 3/4 cup water, corn syrup, and food coloring, if using. Bring to a boil over high heat; reduce heat to medium-high. Insert candy thermometer and continue to boil until temperature reaches between 300 degrees and 310 degrees (hard crack stage), about 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, insert a wooden stick into the top of each apple, pushing about halfway through; set aside. When mixture reaches temperature, immediately remove from heat. Working quickly, dip apples in sugar mixture until completely coated. Transfer to prepared baking sheet; allow to cool.
CANDIED APPLES II
Apples with a hard candy coating, like you can get at fairs.
Provided by JONAR
Categories Desserts Fruit Dessert Recipes Apple Dessert Recipes
Time 40m
Yield 15
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Lightly grease cookie sheets. Insert craft sticks into whole, stemmed apples.
- In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, combine sugar, corn syrup and water. Heat to 300 to 310 degrees F (149 to 154 degrees C), or until a small amount of syrup dropped into cold water forms hard, brittle threads. Remove from heat and stir in food coloring.
- Holding apple by its stick, dip in syrup and remove and turn to coat evenly. Place on prepared sheets to harden.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 236.8 calories, Carbohydrate 62.5 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 0.4 g, Sodium 15 mg, Sugar 46.8 g
RED HOT BAKED APPLES
This is an old fashioned, oven baked dessert that everybody loves. My mom always baked apples, but I added the red-hots because I love them.
Provided by JANIS-RAINEYDAYGIRL
Categories Desserts Fruit Dessert Recipes Apple Dessert Recipes
Time 50m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease an 8x8 inch square pan.
- Remove and reserve tops of apples. Core the apples, leaving approximately 1/2 inch at the bottom. Arrange in the baking dish.
- In a small bowl, mix together brown sugar, cinnamon red hot candies and cinnamon. Fill each apple with the mixture. Replace apple tops. Sprinkle remaining mixture over the apples.
- Bake uncovered in the preheated oven 30 to 35 minutes, or until apples are tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 188.4 calories, Carbohydrate 48.8 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 0.4 g, Sodium 11 mg, Sugar 39.5 g
BLACK-HEARTED CANDY APPLES
The glossy coating of these old-fashioned candy apples is hard, not soft like the more common caramel variety. It's best to lick them like a lollipop. You can also cut into wedges with a sharp knife, but the candy coating may crack. —Agnes Ward, Stratford, Ontario
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 40m
Yield 4 apples.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Wash and thoroughly dry apples; remove stems. Insert wooden pop sticks into apples. Place on a waxed paper-lined baking sheet; set aside., In a large heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, water and corn syrup. Cook and stir over medium heat until sugar is dissolved. Bring to a boil. Cook, without stirring, until a candy thermometer reads 290° (soft-crack stage)., Remove from the heat and pour into 2 small bowls. Stir 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon and red food coloring into 1 bowl; stir black food coloring and remaining cinnamon into other bowl., Working quickly, dip 2 apples into red sugar mixture and 2 apples into black sugar mixture to completely coat. Place on prepared baking sheet; let stand until set.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 614 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 35mg sodium, Carbohydrate 161g carbohydrate (129g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 0 protein.
Tips:
- Choose firm, crisp apples: Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, and Braeburn are all good choices.
- Wash the apples thoroughly: This will help to remove any dirt or debris.
- Insert a lollipop stick or wooden skewer into the top of each apple: This will make it easier to dip the apples in the candy mixture.
- Prepare the candy mixture: Combine sugar, corn syrup, water, and red food coloring in a saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes, or until the mixture has thickened.
- Dip the apples in the candy mixture: Hold the apple by the stick and dip it into the candy mixture, turning it to coat all sides. Remove the apple from the candy mixture and allow the excess to drip off.
- Place the apples on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet: Allow the apples to cool completely before serving.
Conclusion:
Candied apples are a classic fall treat that are easy to make at home. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create delicious and festive candied apples that will be enjoyed by people of all ages. Whether you are making them for a Halloween party, a fall festival, or just a fun treat for yourself, candied apples are sure to be a hit.
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