How to Make Toffee Apples

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Mix the sugar

   Make sure that you are using a saucepan that has a heavy base to prevent sticking.
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   Step 2: butter

   ,,, Do not stir! If you have a candy thermometer, the temperature should read 150ºC (302ºF). , Drop a little bit of caramel into a bowl of water.
   
   If it hardens immediately, it's ready. ,, Push it through the top until it gets halfway inside the apple.
   
   Check for a firm hold. , (Use some sort of wedge to free up your hands). ,,,,,
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   Step 3: vinegar and boiling water.

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   Step 4: Add the food coloring.

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   Step 5: Cook over a low heat.

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   Step 6: Stir continuously until the sugar has all dissolved.

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   Step 7: Once the sugar has dissolved

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   Step 8: boil the mixture for 10 minutes or until the mixture reaches a 'hard crack' stage.

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   Step 9: Test the toffee.

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    Step 10: Remove from the heat and let the bubbles disappear.

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    Step 11: Pierce the apples through with the wooden skewers.

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    Step 12: Tilt the saucepan with the toffee mixture in it.

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    Step 13: Dip the apple into the toffee and twist it around gently until the whole apple is coated in toffee.

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    Step 14: Remove the apple

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    Step 15: allowing any excess drips to fall back into the saucepan.

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    Step 16: To harden the toffee

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    Step 17: dip the covered apple immediately into ice cold water (throw in ice cubes if necessary).

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    Step 18: Put the apple down onto a tray covered in baking paper to set.

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    Step 19: Serve and enjoy!

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