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Classically, the preferred apples for use in caramel apples are tart, crisp apples such as [[Granny Smith]] or [[Fuji (apple)|Fuji]] apples. Softer, grainy-textured apples can also be used, but are not preferred.{{citation needed|date=April 2017}} |
Classically, the preferred apples for use in caramel apples are tart, crisp apples such as [[Granny Smith]] or [[Fuji (apple)|Fuji]] apples. Softer, grainy-textured apples can also be used, but are not preferred.{{citation needed|date=April 2017}} |
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In addition to caramel apples, manufacturers and consumers have started to coat apples in [[chocolate syrup]], [[peanut butter]], etc. and adding toppings such as [[Peanut|crushed peanuts]], [[pretzel]]s, mini [[M&M's|M&Ms]], [[Reese's Pieces]], coconut flakes, and mini [[chocolate chip]]s. Candy apple shops and candy apple bars have started to pop up in bigger cities, at weddings and parties<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.latimes.com/food/dailydish/la-fo-caramel-candy-apples-recipes-halloween-20171010story.html|title=This Halloween, make your own caramel and candy apples|last=Carter|first=Noelle|date=26 October 2017|website=Los Angeles Times|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=}}</ref> to allow people to enjoy the apple with the dipping sauces and toppings they prefer. |
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Revision as of 09:46, 7 November 2020
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 Caramel apple with peanuts | |
| Alternative names | Toffee apples, taffy apples |
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| Type | Confectionery |
| Place of origin | United States |
| Created by | Dan Walker |
| Main ingredients | Apples, caramel, sometimes nuts |
Caramel apples or toffee apples are whole apples covered in a layer of caramel. They are created by dipping or rolling apples-on-a-stick in hot caramel, sometimes then rolling them in nuts or other small savories or confections, and allowing them to cool. When these additional ingredients, such as nut toppings, are added, the caramel apple can be called a taffy apple.[1]
Production
For high-volume production of caramel apples, a sheet of caramel can be wrapped around the apple, followed by heating the apple to melt the caramel evenly onto it. This creates a harder caramel that is easier to transport but more difficult to eat. Caramel apple production at home usually involves melting pre-purchased caramel candies for dipping or making a homemade caramel from ingredients like corn syrup, brown sugar, butter, and vanilla. Homemade caramel generally results in a softer, creamier coating.
In recent years, it has become increasingly popular to decorate caramel apples for holidays like Halloween. Methods used to do this include applying sugar or salt to softened caramel, dipping cooled, hardened apples in white or milk chocolate, or painting designs onto finished caramel apples with white chocolate colored with food coloring.[citation needed]
Classically, the preferred apples for use in caramel apples are tart, crisp apples such as Granny Smith or Fuji apples. Softer, grainy-textured apples can also be used, but are not preferred.[citation needed]
History
The recipe for Caramel Apples came from Mrs. Edna Kastrup. The Kastrup family founded The Taffy Apple Company in 1948 and still use Mrs. Edna's recipe today for their "The Original Caramel Apple" line.[2]
In 1960, Vito Raimondi patented the first automatic caramel apple making machine, replacing much of the process that involved production by hand.[3]
See also
- Candy apple (also known as a "toffee apple" outside North America)
- Caramel Apple Pops
- List of apple dishes
References
- ^ "The History of Caramel and Candy Apples". Gold Medal Products Co. Retrieved 2020-06-18.
- ^ www.affytapple.com https://www.affytapple.com/about/. Retrieved 2020-09-29.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ^ "The History of Caramel and Candy Apples". Gold Medal Products Co. Retrieved 2020-06-19.
External links
- "Caramel Apples Recipe". allrecipes.com.
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