Description
Delightful toffee apples coated in a rich, nostalgic toffee, perfect for autumn gatherings and festive occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 small apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup corn syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon vinegar
- Red food coloring (optional)
- Wooden sticks or skewers
Instructions
- Prep your apples: Wash and dry the apples, then insert a stick in each apple.
- Combine ingredients: In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine sugar, water, corn syrup, and vinegar. Stir over medium heat until dissolved.
- Bring to a boil: Increase heat and bring the mixture to a boil without stirring.
- Monitor temperature: Use a candy thermometer to cook until it reaches 300°F.
- Color with care: If using, add red food coloring and stir carefully.
- Dip the apples: Hold each apple by the stick and dip into the hot toffee, letting excess drip off.
- Cool and enjoy: Place dipped apples on a lined baking sheet to cool and set.
Notes
Ensure apples are completely dry before dipping, and watch the temperature closely to avoid crystallization.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Candying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 apple
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 58g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 66g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: toffee apples, caramel apples, fall dessert, Halloween treat, autumn snacks