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!"
 
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Ready In:
30mins
Ingredients:
5
Serves:
6
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ingredients

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directions

  • 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.

Questions & Replies

  1. I wanted to know why cream of tartar was added? And does this help make bubble free candy apples? I have been searching to find a great candy apple recipe because I got tired of my candy apples having hideous bubbles. I've tried everything boiling the wax off, soaking etc and still have bubbles in my candy apples
     
  2. Where did you find the round sticks? I like them better than the flat popsicle sticks. Thank you!
     
  3. What causes the candy to melt off apples after sitting 12-14 hours or more.
     
  4. What kind of apples do you recommend
     
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Reviews

  1. PEREFECT!!!
     
    • Review photo by Diana W.
  2. I LOVE THIS RECIPE! At first I was scared because everyone else was using "corn syrup" and we didn't. BUT I stuck with it, did exactly what it said to do and our candy apples came out PERFECT! NO TWEAKING NEEDED! Thank you for sharing! They were delicious!
     
  3. I'm so grateful that someone appreciates the old like I do. I think you are the only one with this recipe and it's perfect! Thanks again. Making these was so much fun for my fiance and I, messy too! ;)
     
  4. I gave the recipe to my son and told him not to make any changes. He did exactly that and had enough candy to make 3 medium/large honey crisp apples and 4 small granny Smith apples. We will be using the recipe again because it was very easy and the apples were delicious! I was looking for a recipe that did not use corn syrup and this is definitely it! Thanks for sharing!!
     
    • Review photo by Drecam2
  5. These are great!!! Just like my granny use to make. Thank you Lavern
     
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Tweaks

  1. Add chile powder and lime. tajin
     

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