red candied apples
Red Candied Apples These are like the ones sold at fairs, carnivals and outdoor festivals. 6 small apples (McIntosh, Jonathan Red Delicious, Stayman, Winesap, or Baldwin are best)
Ingredients
- 6small apples (mcintosh, jonathan red
- 6popsicle sticks
- 3/4cupred cinnamon candies (red hots)
- 1/4cupgranulated sugar
- 1/2cupboiling water
- 1/4teaspoonfresh lemon juice
Directions
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Red Candied Apples These are like the ones sold at fairs, carnivals and outdoor festivals
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6 small apples (McIntosh, Jonathan Red Delicious, Stayman, Winesap, or Baldwin are best) 6 Popsicle sticks 3/4 cup red cinnamon candies (red
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Apples should be room temperature to prevent moisture from forming inside the taffy
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Mix remaining ingredients and cook over medium heat in a small saucepan until it reaches 300 degrees F on a candy thermometer (hard-crack st
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It takes a while to reach this stage but it occurs quickly, so do not leave the area while the syrup is boiling
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As it nears the 280 degrees F mark, watch closely as it may burn if you do not take it off the heat
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Quickly dip each apple into the hot syrup, covering it completely, and place it on a greased cookie sheet to dry
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Store on wax paper in a dry area