Caramel apple aesthetic

These candied apples call for nothing more than maple syrup and the apples. Simply cook a pot of syrup until it reaches 248 degrees, or “firm-ball” stage. Simple as this sounds, give yourself plenty of time. It takes about an hour for the syrup to gently boil to the right temperature, and you’ll want to keep the heat low enough that the syrup doesn’t boil over and burn. The first thing you’ll want to do is give your apples a good cleaning. Beyond the natural dirt, you’ll need to remove any…

Classic red candy apples #oneskinnybaker

As a child, going to the carnival or county fair was always a treat. While most kids went for the thrill of carny rides like Tilt-A-Whirl, Enterprise, Ferris Wheel, or Bumper Boats, I went for the interesting foods at these seasonal events. Here in the Midwest, you would always find cinnamon candied apples at the autumn festivals. The ruby glass-like coating always amazed me, more like a big “Red Hot” with a tart apple filling! Always almost impossible to eat, with the heat of the cinnamon…