Source: MaxCab, AdobeStockCandied apples make a wonderful treat with tea or a beautiful garnish for other desserts. While their preparation takes a fair amount of time, the process itself is very simple, so there's no need to be intimidated. Here are 5 of the best recipes to choose from!
1. Candied Apples in a Dehydrator
Source: profermu.comThey turn out so delicious, you'll immediately want to make another batch.
You will need: 3 kg apples, 1.5 kg sugar, 1 tsp citric acid, 2 liters water.
Preparation: Boil water with sugar, cook until dissolved, and add citric acid. Add peeled and arbitrarily sliced apples, bring to a boil again, and cook for 7-8 minutes. Let the apples cool and drain them in a colander.
Bring the syrup to a boil again and reduce it for 5-6 minutes. Add the apples, cook for 5 minutes, and cool completely again. Drain the apples in a colander once more, reduce the syrup slightly until thick, return the apples to it, and cook for 3-4 minutes.
Leave the preparation in the syrup overnight, then drain the syrup, pat the apples dry on parchment paper, and place them in a dehydrator for approximately 6-8 hours at 50 degrees Celsius. Store the finished candied apples in an airtight container.
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2. Candied Apples in the Oven
Source: nur.kzAn excellent recipe for candied apples without any unnecessary additives.
You will need: 1 kg apples, 600 g sugar.
Preparation: Slice peeled apples. Make a syrup from one glass of water and sugar, reduce it for about 5-6 minutes, and add the apples. Bring to a boil, remove from heat, and let stand for 6-8 hours. Then remove the apples with a slotted spoon, and bring the syrup to a boil again. Return the apples to it, cook for 5 minutes, and drain in a colander.
Let them drain completely and arrange them on a parchment-lined rack. Dry the apples in the oven at 40 degrees Celsius. If your oven's minimum temperature is 80-100 degrees, then dry the candied apples with the oven door slightly ajar. The drying time is approximately 6-8 hours.
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3. Candied Apples with Lemon Juice
Source: bee-master.ruYou can cut the apples into cubes or thin round slices.
You will need: 1.2 kg apples, 800 g sugar, 4 tbsp lemon juice, 1.5 liters water.
Preparation: Make a syrup from water and sugar, and add lemon juice to it. Reduce for 5-7 minutes, then add the sliced apples, bring to a boil again, and cook for another 5 minutes over low heat. Let the apples cool completely.
Bring to a boil again, cook for 5 minutes, and cool. Repeat this process 3-5 times in total, depending on the firmness of the apples. After the last cooking, drain the cooled apples in a colander, let them drain completely, and arrange them on parchment paper. Dry the candied apples for approximately 2.5 hours in a slightly open oven at 100 degrees Celsius, then flip them and dry for the same amount of time until done.
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4. Candied Apples with Vanilla and Cinnamon
Source: paulinecakeclub.ruA good recipe for those who prefer spicier candied apples.
You will need: 1 kg apples, 750 g sugar, 5 g vanilla sugar, 1 cinnamon stick, 500 ml water.
Preparation: Peel and slice the apples into small wedges. Boil water with sugar, cook this syrup for 1 minute, and add vanilla sugar and cinnamon. Add the apples, cook for 5 minutes, remove from heat, and let cool. Repeat this procedure 3-5 times until the candied apples become translucent.
Drain the syrup, arrange the apples on parchment paper, and dry them for about 3 hours in the oven at 60-80 degrees Celsius. Then turn off the oven, let the candied apples cool inside, leave them at room temperature overnight, and then store them in glass or plastic containers.
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5. Candied Apples in Sugar
Source: vosadu-li-vogorode.ruVery tasty and beautiful. Sweet tooths will surely love them!
You will need: 500 g apples, 600 g sugar, 200 ml water.
Preparation: Peel and slice the apples. Parboil them for 10 minutes in boiling water and drain in a colander. Make a syrup from 200 ml of the reserved apple cooking liquid and sugar, pour it over the apples, and let stand for 4-5 hours.
Then bring to a boil, cook for 10 minutes, and let stand for another 6-8 hours. Repeat this step until the apples become transparent. Drain the candied apples in a colander, arrange them on parchment paper, and dry them for 15-20 minutes in a slightly open oven at 150 degrees Celsius. After 10 minutes, sprinkle the candied apples with sugar and continue drying until done.