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{{short description|Whole apples covered in a hard toffee or sugar candy coating}}
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'''Candy apples''' (or '''toffee apples''' in [[English in the Commonwealth of Nations|Commonwealth English]]) are whole [[apple]]s covered in a [[sugar]] [[candy]] coating, with a stick inserted as a handle. These are a common treat at fall festivals in [[Western culture]] in the [[Northern Hemisphere]], such as [[Halloween]] and [[Guy Fawkes Night]] because these [[festivals]] occur in the wake of annual apple harvests.<ref>{{cite news|last= ThisisSouthDevon|date= October 9, 2008|title= Apples galore as event grows|url= http://www.torquayheraldexpress.co.uk/Apples-galore-event-grows/story-12371428-detail/story.html|newspaper= Torquay Herald Express|location= Torquay, Devon, UK|publisher= localworld.co.uk|access-date= November 17, 2013|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20151003154525/http://www.torquayheraldexpress.co.uk/Apples-galore-event-grows/story-12371428-detail/story.html|archive-date= October 3, 2015|url-status= dead}}</ref> Although candy apples and [[caramel apple]]s may seem similar, they are made using distinctly different [[Food processing|processes]].
'''Candy apples''' (or '''toffee apples''' in [[English in the Commonwealth of Nations|Commonwealth English]]) are whole [[apple]]s covered in a [[sugar]] [[candy]] coating, with a stick inserted as a handle. These are a common treat at fall festivals in [[Western culture]] in the [[Northern Hemisphere]], such as [[Halloween]] and [[Guy Fawkes Night]], because these [[festivals]] occur in the wake of annual apple harvests.<ref>{{cite news|last= ThisisSouthDevon|date= October 9, 2008|title= Apples galore as event grows|url= http://www.torquayheraldexpress.co.uk/Apples-galore-event-grows/story-12371428-detail/story.html|newspaper= Torquay Herald Express|location= Torquay, Devon, UK|publisher= localworld.co.uk|access-date= November 17, 2013|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20151003154525/http://www.torquayheraldexpress.co.uk/Apples-galore-event-grows/story-12371428-detail/story.html|archive-date= October 3, 2015|url-status= dead}}</ref> Although candy apples and [[caramel apple]]s may seem similar, they are made using distinctly different [[Food processing|processes]].


==History==
==History==
According to one source, American William W. Kolb invented the red candy apple.
According to one source, American William W. Kolb invented the red candy apple.
<blockquote>
<blockquote>
Kolb, a veteran [[Newark, New Jersey|Newark]] candy-maker, produced his first batch of candied apples in 1908. While experimenting in his candy shop with red cinnamon candy for the [[Christmas]] trade, he dipped some apples into the mixture and put them in the windows for display. He sold the whole first batch for 5 cents each and later sold thousands yearly. Soon candied apples were being sold along the [[Jersey Shore]], at the circus and in candy shops across the country, according to the ''Newark News'' in 1948.<ref>''Newark Sunday News'', November 28, 1948, pg.16. The first candy apples brand was named after Kolb's wife Chelle's. Nowadays, Chelle's Candy Apples is known candy apples, hard candy and other sweet treats.
Kolb, a veteran [[Newark, New Jersey|Newark]] candy-maker, produced his first batch of candied apples in 1908. While experimenting in his candy shop with red cinnamon candy for the [[Christmas]] trade, he dipped some apples into the mixture and put them in the windows for display. He sold the whole first batch for 5 cents each and later sold thousands yearly. Soon candied apples were being sold along the [[Jersey Shore]], at the circus and in candy shops across the country, according to the ''Newark News'' in 1948.<ref>''Newark Sunday News'', November 28, 1948, pg.16. The first candy apples brand was named after Kolb's wife Chelle's. Nowadays, Chelle's Candy Apples is known candy apples, hard candy and other sweet treats. ''[[Newark Evening News]]'', June 8, 1964, pg. 32</ref><!-- Bit confusing here this quote. I assume the 1964 edition had some kind of "On This Day" column? 28 Nov 1948 was indeed a Sunday. --></blockquote>

''[[Newark Evening News]]'', June 8, 1964, pg. 32</ref><!-- Bit confusing here this quote. I assume the 1964 edition had some kind of "On This Day" column? 28 Nov 1948 was indeed a Sunday. --></blockquote>
However, toffee apples had previously been recorded as being sold in London in the 1890s.<ref>{{cite web |title=Toffee Apples |url=http://www.foodsofengland.co.uk/toffeeapples.htm |website=The Foods of England Project |access-date=15 February 2022}}</ref>


==Ingredients and method==
==Ingredients and method==
Candy apples are made by coating an apple with a layer of sugar that has been heated to hard crack stage.<ref>{{cite web|last=Flickety|title=How to make Toffee Apples|url=http://www.wikihow.com/Make-Toffee-Apples|publisher=WikiHow|access-date=February 17, 2014|display-authors=etal|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140305074658/http://www.wikihow.com/Make-Toffee-Apples|archive-date=March 5, 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref>{{unreliable source?|date=June 2015}} The most common sugar coating is made from [[sugar]] (white or brown), [[corn syrup]], water, [[cinnamon]] and [[Allura Red AC|red food coloring]]. Humid weather can prevent the sugar from hardening.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.sptimes.com/News/102401/Taste/dish.shtml|title=Caramel Apples vs. Candy Apples. Tart Green Granny Smith apples work very well for making candy apples.
Candy apples are made by coating an apple with a layer of sugar that has been heated to hard crack stage.<ref>{{cite web|last=Flickety|title=How to make Toffee Apples|url=http://www.wikihow.com/Make-Toffee-Apples|publisher=WikiHow|access-date=February 17, 2014|display-authors=etal|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140305074658/http://www.wikihow.com/Make-Toffee-Apples|archive-date=March 5, 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Homemade toffee apples recipe {{!}} Good Food |url=https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/homemade-toffee-apples |access-date=2024-12-04 |website=www.bbcgoodfood.com |language=en}}</ref> The most common sugar coating is made from [[sugar]] (white or brown), [[corn syrup]], water, [[cinnamon]] and [[Allura Red AC|red food coloring]]. Humid weather can prevent the sugar from hardening.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.sptimes.com/News/102401/Taste/dish.shtml|title=Caramel Apples vs. Candy Apples. Tart Green Granny Smith apples work very well for making candy apples.|newspaper=St. Petersburg Times|date=October 24, 2001|access-date=October 22, 2010|archive-date=March 3, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303202649/http://www.sptimes.com/News/102401/Taste/dish.shtml|url-status=live}}</ref>
|newspaper=St. Petersburg Times|date=October 24, 2001
|access-date=October 22, 2010}}</ref>


==Regional traditions==
==Regional traditions==
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[[File:Pommes d amour.jpg|thumb|right|''Pommes d'amour'' on display]]
[[File:Pommes d amour.jpg|thumb|right|''Pommes d'amour'' on display]]
[[File:Candy Apple (5819333319).jpg|thumb|Blue and red candy apples, dipped in sprinkles and sugar]]
* [[Australia]] – the [[Granny Smith]] variety of apple is considered ideal for creating the children's treat.<ref>{{cite web|title=Designer Toffee Apples|url=http://www.toffeeapples.com.au/apples.html|publisher=Designer Toffee Apples|access-date=February 17, 2014}}</ref>
* [[Australia]] – the [[Granny Smith]] variety of apple is considered ideal for toffee apples.<ref>{{cite web|title=Designer Toffee Apples|url=http://www.toffeeapples.com.au/apples.html|publisher=Designer Toffee Apples|access-date=February 17, 2014|archive-date=February 27, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150227124359/http://toffeeapples.com.au/apples.html|url-status=live}}</ref>
* [[Brazil]] – candy apples (named as in other [[Lusophone]] countries ''maçã do amor'', as in the [[French language|French]] ''pommes d'amour'', meaning "apples of love") are common in the festivities in honor of [[John the Apostle]].
* [[Brazil]] – candy apples (named as in other [[Lusophone]] countries ''maçã do amor'', as in the [[French language|French]] ''pommes d'amour'', meaning "apples of love") are common in the festivities in honor of [[John the Apostle]].
* [[China]] – a similar treat called [[Tanghulu]] is made by coating small fruits, traditionally [[Crataegus pinnatifida|hawthorns]] with hard sugar syrup.
* [[Mainland China]] – a similar treat called [[Tanghulu]] is made by coating small fruits, traditionally [[Crataegus pinnatifida|hawthorns]] with hard sugar syrup.
* [[Canada]] – very popular and usually eaten at [[fairs]] or [[carnivals]].
* [[Canada]] – very popular and usually eaten at [[fairs]] or [[carnivals]].
* [[France]] – candy apples are called ''pommes d'amour'' (apples of love). They are a common treat found at many festivals in France.
* [[France]] – candy apples are called ''pommes d'amour'' (apples of love). They are a common treat found at many festivals.
* [[Germany]] – most often associated with the [[Christmas]] season. They are also sometimes sold at [[Traveling carnival|carnivals]] and [[Funfair|fairs]]
* [[Germany]] – most often associated with [[Christmas]]. They are also sometimes sold at [[Traveling carnival|carnivals]] and [[Funfair|fairs]]
* [[Israel]] – almost solely sold in cities' squares on [[Yom Ha'atzmaut]] eve (Israel Independence Day) as part of the street celebrations.
* [[Israel]] – almost solely sold in cities' squares on [[Yom Ha'atzmaut]] eve (Israel Independence Day) as part of the street celebrations.
* [[Japan]] – candy apples, grapes, strawberries and tangerines are commonly available at [[Japanese festivals]].<ref name="HeiterPress2009">{{cite book|author1=Celeste Heiter|author2=Things Asian Press|title=To Japan with Love: A Travel Guide for the Connoisseur|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=D2i_yhQJ7kIC&pg=PA127|access-date=November 11, 2011|date=November 1, 2009|publisher=ThingsAsian Press|isbn=978-1-934159-05-7|pages=127–}}</ref>
* [[Japan]] – candy apples, grapes, strawberries and tangerines are commonly available at [[Japanese festivals]].<ref name="HeiterPress2009">{{cite book|author1=Celeste Heiter|author2=Things Asian Press|title=To Japan with Love: A Travel Guide for the Connoisseur|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=D2i_yhQJ7kIC&pg=PA127|access-date=November 11, 2011|date=November 1, 2009|publisher=ThingsAsian Press|isbn=978-1-934159-05-7|pages=127–}}</ref>
* [[Republic of Ireland]] – eaten at Halloween.
* [[Republic of Ireland]] – eaten at Halloween.
* [[United Kingdom]] – a similar treat made with toffee is associated with and eaten at Halloween ([[Scotland]] and [[Northern Ireland]]), [[Guy Fawkes Night|Bonfire Night]] ([[England]] and [[Wales]]).
* [[United Kingdom]] – a similar treat made with toffee is associated with and eaten at Halloween ([[Scotland]] and [[Northern Ireland]]), or [[Guy Fawkes Night|Bonfire Night]] ([[England]], Scotland and [[Wales]]).
* [[United States]] – jelly apples, found in New York's [[Coney Island|Coney Island area]], are related but have a soft candy ("jelly") coating and a cherry flavor, not cinnamon.{{citation needed|date=February 2013}}
* [[United States]] – jelly apples, found in New York's [[Coney Island|Coney Island area]], are related but have a soft candy ("jelly") coating and a cherry flavor, not cinnamon.{{citation needed|date=February 2013}}
* [[Uruguay]] – Manzanas acarameladas, sold in [[fairs]], [[zoos]] and [[carnivals]]
* [[South Africa]] - Toffee apples are mostly available at supermarkets like Checkers and Spar. They are also very popular throughout apple season.Mostly dipped in red or green coloured sugar syrup.
* [[South Africa]] - toffee apples are mostly available at supermarkets such as Checkers and Spar. They are also very popular throughout apple season. Mostly dipped in red or green coloured sugar syrup.


==See also==
==See also==
* [[List of apple dishes]]
* [[List of apple dishes]]
* [[Lollipop]]
* [[Lollipop]]
* [[Tanghulu]]
*[[Caramel apple]]


==References==
==References==
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[[Category:Apple dishes]]
[[Category:Christmas food]]
[[Category:Christmas food]]
[[Category:Confectionery]]
[[Category:Fruit confectionery]]
[[Category:Halloween food]]
[[Category:Halloween food]]
[[Category:Skewered foods]]
[[Category:Skewered foods]]

Latest revision as of 16:42, 12 December 2024

Not to be confused with Caramel apple.
"Toffee apple" redirects here. For the Peter Combe album, see Toffee Apple.

Candy apple
Candy apple coated with red caramel and covered with chopped peanuts
Alternative namesToffee apple
TypeConfectionery
Place of originUnited States
Region or stateNew Jersey
Created byWilliam W. Kolb
Main ingredientsApples and sugar candy

Candy apples (or toffee apples in Commonwealth English) are whole apples covered in a sugar candy coating, with a stick inserted as a handle. These are a common treat at fall festivals in Western culture in the Northern Hemisphere, such as Halloween and Guy Fawkes Night, because these festivals occur in the wake of annual apple harvests.[1] Although candy apples and caramel apples may seem similar, they are made using distinctly different processes.

History

[edit]

According to one source, American William W. Kolb invented the red candy apple.

Kolb, a veteran Newark candy-maker, produced his first batch of candied apples in 1908. While experimenting in his candy shop with red cinnamon candy for the Christmas trade, he dipped some apples into the mixture and put them in the windows for display. He sold the whole first batch for 5 cents each and later sold thousands yearly. Soon candied apples were being sold along the Jersey Shore, at the circus and in candy shops across the country, according to the Newark News in 1948.[2]

However, toffee apples had previously been recorded as being sold in London in the 1890s.[3]

Ingredients and method

[edit]

Candy apples are made by coating an apple with a layer of sugar that has been heated to hard crack stage.[4][5] The most common sugar coating is made from sugar (white or brown), corn syrup, water, cinnamon and red food coloring. Humid weather can prevent the sugar from hardening.[6]

Regional traditions

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Pommes d'amour on display
Blue and red candy apples, dipped in sprinkles and sugar

See also

[edit]

References

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  1. ^ ThisisSouthDevon (October 9, 2008). "Apples galore as event grows". Torquay Herald Express. Torquay, Devon, UK: localworld.co.uk. Archived from the original on October 3, 2015. Retrieved November 17, 2013.
  2. ^ Newark Sunday News, November 28, 1948, pg.16. The first candy apples brand was named after Kolb's wife Chelle's. Nowadays, Chelle's Candy Apples is known candy apples, hard candy and other sweet treats. Newark Evening News, June 8, 1964, pg. 32
  3. ^ "Toffee Apples". The Foods of England Project. Retrieved February 15, 2022.
  4. ^ Flickety; et al. "How to make Toffee Apples". WikiHow. Archived from the original on March 5, 2014. Retrieved February 17, 2014.
  5. ^ "Homemade toffee apples recipe | Good Food". www.bbcgoodfood.com. Retrieved December 4, 2024.
  6. ^ "Caramel Apples vs. Candy Apples. Tart Green Granny Smith apples work very well for making candy apples". St. Petersburg Times. October 24, 2001. Archived from the original on March 3, 2016. Retrieved October 22, 2010.
  7. ^ "Designer Toffee Apples". Designer Toffee Apples. Archived from the original on February 27, 2015. Retrieved February 17, 2014.
  8. ^ Celeste Heiter; Things Asian Press (November 1, 2009). To Japan with Love: A Travel Guide for the Connoisseur. ThingsAsian Press. pp. 127–. ISBN 978-1-934159-05-7. Retrieved November 11, 2011.
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