Baby Granny Smith Candy Corn Candy Apples
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Despite the unbearably hot weather it is technically fall here in Los Angeles. I’m not going to let the burning hot sun get in the way of my fall festivities. I love candied apples because they look so pretty and fitting for the holidays. I wish I had crab apples around because I think it’s easier to bite into the hard candy apple the smaller it is. If you know where I can get some in the LA area please let me know. Better yet, if you know where I can order online let me know! What did people do before there was an online?
Making these are easier than one would think (Just make sure you pay attention to the temperature. I failed to do that and burned the first batch). I thought they were much harder to make so I stayed clear of the project for a long time. This is the very first time I made candied apples. Is it candy apples or candied apples? I really don’t know which is the correct way to say it. It’s past midnight as I type this and after completing the P90X legs workout I am in no mood to Google anything. So, I will just continue to ramble on. I also want to make sparkly ones for our annual girls brunch at the Beverly Wilshire. So, if you know how I can bling out little apples I am all ears!
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Stir together all ingredients till evenly incorporated. Make sure to have your candy thermometer handy. You can find these in the grocery store. I got mine for around $5 at Ralphs. Use a wooden spoon to stir.
Keep stirring until the mixture comes to a boil. Once it comes to a boil you no longer need to stir. JUST KEEP AN EYE ON IT! Make sure you have your candy thermometer attached. Once it reachers 310 degrees take it off he heat. If you leave it on longer than that you will burn the sugar and will have to start over again.
Slowly (but not too slowly, coat the apples by rolling them in the syrup. You may need to tilt the pan a bit. Be careful not to burn yourself since it is really hot! Be sure not to waste anytime since this will harden. Place the coated apples on a wax paper sprayed with cooking spray. That will prevent them from sticking. Oh – you can use lollipop sticks, popsicle stick, or better yet wooden skewers. You can get some HERE.
If you need the wooden skewers you can get them HERE
