Oh, the hard crackle and crunch of the first bite, and the little pool of hard toffee on the top of the apple from where it rested on the tray while cooling. My big sister used to make them for her boys. 😊
I never thought about dipping the sticks in lime or lemon juice, makes such sense. I generally do the apples from our farmer's market because they aren't waxed, but great tip if they are waxed. They look stunning.
I've recently learned you can use melted Jolly Ranchers candies to make candy apples (a lot of unwrapping). The colors are like jewels! But I've never been a fan of the candy. Another way I've seen is the use of true black food coloring and birch branches as sticks for a spooky theme. I love your idea of dipping the sticks into lemon juice. Thanks for the upload!
Seasonably appropriate treat for this time of year. Candy thermometers make the process of getting candy at the right stage, soft ball, hard crack, etc. I’ve done it without a thermometer and it’s much more difficult. Most of the time I’ve used candy thermometer is when making peanut butter fudge when you need to get it to the softball stage.
You've just brought me back here's my father lived in Scotland for 7 years before he got married and he always used to get around this time of the year we always just to get the candy apples and for some reason it's very hard to get them in England
I don't know about everywhere, but I have read that here in the states, even organic apples are covered in a protective edible wax, because they are refrigerated and kept at a very low temp (almost freezing) for up to a year before they make it to the store. I'm not sure how "organic" means "fresh", when it only refers to no chemicals added. Oh, it also doesn't mean "vegetarian" or "vegan"; that edible waxy coating might possibly be bee wax, since it is edible.
You would not cover apples in bees wax as it is incredibly expensive compared to other easily available edible waxes that are also much better suited for this. Also, organic does not mean "no chemicals added". It means you can only use approved fertilizers and pesticides. Nicotine is a pesticide often used on organic produce and it is highly toxic( lethal dose for humans could be as low as 0.5g) but very quick to degrade naturally. It is approved for organic farming as it leaves virtually no traces by the time produce reaches the consumer nor does it remain in the ground.
Brings me back to being a kid. It was sooo hard taking that 1st bite! I think I actually prefer caramel covered apples now. A little easier on the teeth 😁😅 Lucky kids that come for Halloween at your house...guessing there can't be too, too many?
It looks like there is a bit of a typo - 290 C is way above sugar working temperature! 290 F, or around 143 C, I think is what you would want to cook the sugar to.
I think Cheryl mixed up her Centigrade & Farenheit, 290C is 554F, way above what even her thermometer can read in the video lol Even while boiling i was struggling to get to 290F on a conventional gas cooker so 290C has to be wrong, fortunately i realised the mistake and switched my readings from C to F and have two apples cooling that look good, looking forward to trying them tomorrow :)
The heat from the candy made the apples go brown and gross inside the only time I tried this. . . At least I thought that's what did it. But I see here you do also dip the apples in the scorching candy. Any ideas?
Lovely candied apples. Haven't had one in many years but did love them.
Ah, my Mum always made us toffee apples(plain uncoloured) and my dad used to hand make the sticks from a wooden plank. Many moons ago x
Oh, the hard crackle and crunch of the first bite, and the little pool of hard toffee on the top of the apple from where it rested on the tray while cooling. My big sister used to make them for her boys. 😊
As a teenager went to the dentist and had a filling or something. First thing I had when I go out was a Candy Apple. Perfect.
They look so pretty. I've had those when I was a kid but the ones I had ,had cinnamon in them.
Goodness, I haven't had those since was a young girl. I never see them in the US anymore. Only caramel apples. Thanks for sharing!
I never thought about dipping the sticks in lime or lemon juice, makes such sense. I generally do the apples from our farmer's market because they aren't waxed, but great tip if they are waxed. They look stunning.
I'm making caramel apples next week. I've never tried the candy ones and I might have to try. 🙂❤
I can feel the toothache already. Gotta try these
Hi Cheryl hope your doing ok. Candy apples look amazing, thanks for sharing xx
Great tip about lemon juice on the sticks.
Hi i made these today - your recipe turned out well - followed step by step & no air bubbles got the glossy texture.
Thanks for this, I've had a time getting some from the shops this year so I might just make them myself! Clear instructions and lovely narration ✨✨
"I'M A WALKIN' CANDY APPLE!"
I've recently learned you can use melted Jolly Ranchers candies to make candy apples (a lot of unwrapping). The colors are like jewels! But I've never been a fan of the candy. Another way I've seen is the use of true black food coloring and birch branches as sticks for a spooky theme. I love your idea of dipping the sticks into lemon juice. Thanks for the upload!
I'm so gad to see this posted again on my facebook page. It wouldn't be Halloween without a Candy Apple. TY. Love Ya.
Just made this , looks just the same (no thermometer) thanks so much !
Mine worked great super tasty 😋
Just gotta love candy apples 🍎
Seasonably appropriate treat for this time of year. Candy thermometers make the process of getting candy at the right stage, soft ball, hard crack, etc. I’ve done it without a thermometer and it’s much more difficult. Most of the time I’ve used candy thermometer is when making peanut butter fudge when you need to get it to the softball stage.
My mother made toffee apples...loved them. Must give them a try..thanks for sharing . Great tips too. 👍
Candy apples ?…we always called toffee apples!😍
Love them , thank you for sharing
Wow nice vlog candy apple yum yum
You've just brought me back here's my father lived in Scotland for 7 years before he got married and he always used to get around this time of the year we always just to get the candy apples and for some reason it's very hard to get them in England
Wow! Great tips! Can't wait to try for my grandaughter. Thanks for all the videos.
Wish I could find golden syrup in Italy or even corn syrup ☹️
I love all of your prep tips. TY.
Thanks so much will definitely try this ❤
I don't know about everywhere, but I have read that here in the states, even organic apples are covered in a protective edible wax, because they are refrigerated and kept at a very low temp (almost freezing) for up to a year before they make it to the store. I'm not sure how "organic" means "fresh", when it only refers to no chemicals added. Oh, it also doesn't mean "vegetarian" or "vegan"; that edible waxy coating might possibly be bee wax, since it is edible.
When I go fruit shopping, i smell the fruit, if it doesn't smell like an apple it's not going to taste like an apple.
You would not cover apples in bees wax as it is incredibly expensive compared to other easily available edible waxes that are also much better suited for this.
Also, organic does not mean "no chemicals added". It means you can only use approved fertilizers and pesticides. Nicotine is a pesticide often used on organic produce and it is highly toxic( lethal dose for humans could be as low as 0.5g) but very quick to degrade naturally. It is approved for organic farming as it leaves virtually no traces by the time produce reaches the consumer nor does it remain in the ground.
@@snv648 Great, sensible tip!! Who needs science?😁✔
More expensive, but I pick my apples at the orchard
I haven't had a toffee apple in years 🤣
Thanks for the video.
I like your tattoo. 👍
Oh I can remember making these for my kids 😋😘
I haven’t had a candy apple in so long!
Thank you for sharing 😀 yes definitely will be giving these a go, have two daughters who will definitely enjoy them 😋 xxx
I have only ever Eaten Tofee Apples and that was near Bonfire Night and a long time ago but I could taste those. :-)
Good morning from Michigan, USA. My teeth are hurting already, lol, but it so worth it. Thank you for another great recipe!
I looooooove candy apples
Absolutely delicious Cheryl xx 💖
These are so pretty!🧡
Gotta try this one ☝️
I made caramel apples years ago
When I was little, I would try to eat the candy coating off the apple without getting much of the apple.
They look so good 👻
I will
Give it a try
Good tips!
takes me back ta being a wee one lol
Looks good. 😋
What do you do with the remaining candy and does the pan clean up easily? 🤔
I imagine (from making flan/custard) that rinsing the pan (once cooled) in very hot water will get it started. It dissolves the sugar
I was thinking the same I would just eat the remaining candy
Yum yum!!
Looks so good thanks
We slice into segments first and then fish them out with a fork. Easier to eat! x
Good morning from Kansas, ks
Good morning Kathy from Kansas! :)
Brings me back to being a kid. It was sooo hard taking that 1st bite! I think I actually prefer caramel covered apples now. A little easier on the teeth 😁😅 Lucky kids that come for Halloween at your house...guessing there can't be too, too many?
Mamma mia 😋😋😋
I put a 1/4 tsp of cinnamon in mine 😊
I used to make and sell these many years ago, just sugar, water
I’ve never tried this out
How long do you leave them in hot water?
It looks like there is a bit of a typo - 290 C is way above sugar working temperature! 290 F, or around 143 C, I think is what you would want to cook the sugar to.
I found that out the hard way
I think Cheryl mixed up her Centigrade & Farenheit, 290C is 554F, way above what even her thermometer can read in the video lol
Even while boiling i was struggling to get to 290F on a conventional gas cooker so 290C has to be wrong, fortunately i realised the mistake and switched my readings from C to F and have two apples cooling that look good, looking forward to trying them tomorrow :)
What do you mean by 'swiddle' the apples in the pot please?
What do you do with the extra toffee?
I love you!
Hi Cheryl, can you tell me where you bought the lolly sticks please im in Airdrie North lanarkshire thx
The heat from the candy made the apples go brown and gross inside the only time I tried this. . . At least I thought that's what did it. But I see here you do also dip the apples in the scorching candy. Any ideas?
Hi Cheryl are you sure it's 290 c my thermometer only goes to 200 c
Was it nice
Looks super! I wouldn't dare try one of these now days - would leave my false teeth in the apple! Maybe a knife?
What else do you do for Halloween?
Hopefully it will be very juicy
Good nighh
290c????do you mean F
Sorry I just saw how long on screen.
I’ve never had it they not good for braces
why don't you answer your emails ?
Just something I’ve never liked. I don’t see the appeal myself.
Sorry, I know that you are trying to appeal to your American subscribers. But, when did Toffee Apples become Candy Apples?
Too decadent.