A whole apple on a stick, coated in a bright red glass-like caramel shell that snaps on the first bite. Inside stays juicy and fresh—that contrast is the whole point. A street classic where the keys are a fully dry apple and caramel cooked to the right stage.
Wash the red apples and dry them with paper until no visible moisture remains. Remove the stems and insert a sturdy stick into each one; they should feel stable so you can dip them without fighting hot syrup.
Set up a tray with a silicone mat or parchment paper. Keep the apples ready next to the pot, because once the syrup reaches stage there will be no time to organize the kitchen.
Place the white granulated sugar, glucose, water and lemon juice in a pot. Heat over medium until the sugar dissolves; once it boils, stop stirring to avoid crystallization.
Add the red food coloring and cook without stirring until the syrup reaches
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Tilt the pot and dip each apple, turning quickly to coat it in a thin layer. Let the excess drip back into the pot for a few seconds; the thicker the shell, the harder it will be to bite.
Place the apples on the prepared tray and let them rest for 15 minutes, until the shell is firm, glossy and cool to the touch. Serve them the same day so the candy stays glass-like and crisp.
