Snow White's Apple
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Author Notes: My mother always made candied apples for Halloween. She made a huge batch for the neighborhood kids every year (and for the St Vincent's Mothers' Club bazaar). She added red food coloring to make them bright red. I decided that the apples were gorgeous as nature intended so I left that ingredient out. This is so simple it is hardly a recipe...but it is a solid tradition. (the candy thermometer was my mother's at least 40 years ago). I used winesap apples, a US heirloom variety. The trees on our property are over 100 years old. - dymnyno - dymnyno
Food52 Review: It has been a long time since I have eaten a candy apple and I am glad I decided to do so today. It reminded me of all the things you dream about as a child and today I am certain dymnyno just made two little girls' dreams come true. Her recipe is excellent; the directions are spot on. I had forgotten how much I like candy apples but this recipe reminded me how great it is to crack into the thin caramel crust and bite into a crisp, tasty, heirloom apple. Absolutely perfect for a fall day. – thirschfeld - A&M
Serves 6
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 cup water
- 6 gorgeous firm, tart apples, like winesap
- sprinkle of sea salt
- Put the sugar and water in a pot and bring to a boil until hard crack which is about 295 to 310 F This may take about 10 to 15 minutes.
- Use a firm, tart, pretty colored apple...I used winesap...a US Heirloom apple.
- Stick a wooden skewer into the top of each apple and twirl each into the hot sugar to coat. Keep twirling until all the excess is twirled off.
- To make the golden crown pour some of the sugar that is carmelizing into a glass of cold water.
- Place the crown on top of the apple.
- Sprinkle with a teeny bit of sea salt.
- This recipe is a Community Pick!
- This recipe was entered in the contest for Your Best Halloween Treat
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almost 2 years ago ChefMommy
I made them with granny smith apples and they turned out awesome. Again thanks for the sharing your recipe and the inspiration to try something new!
almost 2 years ago ChefMommy
I am making these today for a dinner party tonight. It is the first time I have worked with sugar like this....so I am a little apprehensive but I think I am on the right track. thanks for this amazing recipe.
over 2 years ago Rita Banci
Absolutely gorgeous!
over 2 years ago Hilarybee
Amazingly beautiful. Do you dress up as the wicked queen when you hand them out? Because that would be perfect.
over 2 years ago dymnyno
I am imaging myself dressed up as the Wicked Witch and passing out these candied apples with a Wicked Witch Martini in the other hand!
over 2 years ago MuyBueno
I love history with a recipe. Great job!
over 2 years ago Lizthechef
I LOVE this!!
over 2 years ago TiggyBee
These are fantastic!!
over 2 years ago Sagegreen
I love the whole presentation, the story, the name, the photo!
over 2 years ago dymnyno
Thanks! Mrs. L
over 2 years ago mrslarkin
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This is perfect, Mary. Love the crown!