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Candy Apple[edit]

A candy apple is a whole apple covered in a sugar candy coating, often with a stick inserted as a handle. These treats are popular at fairs, carnivals, and during the Halloween season.

History[edit]

The candy apple was invented in 1908 by William W. Kolb, a candy maker from Newark, New Jersey. Kolb was experimenting with red cinnamon candy for the Christmas season and dipped apples into the mixture to display in his shop window. The bright red apples attracted customers, and soon they became a popular treat.

Preparation[edit]

The process of making candy apples involves coating apples with a hard sugar candy shell. The candy coating is typically made from sugar, corn syrup, water, and red food coloring. The mixture is heated to the hard crack stage, around 300 °F (150 °C), and then apples are dipped into the hot candy.

Varieties[edit]

Candy apples can be made with different types of coatings and toppings. Some popular variations include:

Caramel apples: These are similar to candy apples but are coated with soft caramel instead of hard candy.
Chocolate apples: Apples dipped in melted chocolate and sometimes sprinkled with nuts or candy.
Nut-coated apples: Candy or caramel apples rolled in crushed nuts, such as peanuts or almonds.

Cultural Significance[edit]

Candy apples are often associated with autumn festivals and Halloween. They are a traditional treat at fairs and carnivals, where they are enjoyed for their sweet and crunchy texture.

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-'''Candy Apple'''
+==Candy Apple==
-A '''candy apple''' (also known as a '''toffee apple''' outside of North America), is a sweet treat made by coating an apple in a sugar syrup, often tinted red to resemble the fruit's natural color. The candy apple is a common treat at autumn festivals in Western culture due to the late-October peak of apple harvesting.
+[[File:Pommes_d_amour.jpg|Pommes d'amour (candy apples)|thumb|right]]
+A '''candy apple''' is a whole [[apple]] covered in a sugar candy coating, often with a stick inserted as a handle. These treats are popular at fairs, carnivals, and during the [[Halloween]] season.
-== History ==
+==History==
+The candy apple was invented in 1908 by William W. Kolb, a candy maker from [[Newark, New Jersey]]. Kolb was experimenting with red cinnamon candy for the Christmas season and dipped apples into the mixture to display in his shop window. The bright red apples attracted customers, and soon they became a popular treat.
-The candy apple was created in 1908 by [[William W. Kolb]], a candy maker from Newark, New Jersey. He experimented with red cinnamon candy for the Christmas trade and dipped apples into it, creating a new confectionery item. The candy apples were an immediate success, and Kolb's business boomed.
+==Preparation==
+The process of making candy apples involves coating apples with a hard sugar candy shell. The candy coating is typically made from sugar, corn syrup, water, and red food coloring. The mixture is heated to the hard crack stage, around 300 °F (150 °C), and then apples are dipped into the hot candy.
-== Preparation ==
+[[File:Candy_Apple_(5819333319).jpg|Candy apple|thumb|left]]
-The process of making a candy apple involves dipping an apple on a stick into a boiling sugar syrup, which quickly cools and hardens upon the apple. The sugar syrup is traditionally dyed red, but can be customized with various colors and flavors. The apple is then left to cool and harden before being eaten.
+==Varieties==
+Candy apples can be made with different types of coatings and toppings. Some popular variations include:
-== Variations ==
+* '''Caramel apples''': These are similar to candy apples but are coated with soft caramel instead of hard candy.
+* '''Chocolate apples''': Apples dipped in melted chocolate and sometimes sprinkled with nuts or candy.
+* '''Nut-coated apples''': Candy or caramel apples rolled in crushed nuts, such as peanuts or almonds.
-There are many variations of the candy apple, including the caramel apple, which is coated in caramel instead of a sugar syrup. Other variations include the addition of nuts, chocolate, or other toppings after the apple is dipped in the syrup.
+==Cultural Significance==
+Candy apples are often associated with autumn festivals and [[Halloween]]. They are a traditional treat at fairs and carnivals, where they are enjoyed for their sweet and crunchy texture.
-== Health Concerns ==
+==Related Pages==
+* [[Caramel apple]]
-Despite the apple at its core, a candy apple is a high-sugar food and is not considered a healthy option. It is recommended to enjoy candy apples in moderation.
+* [[Toffee apple]]
+* [[Halloween]]
+* [[Fairground food]]
-== See Also ==
+[[File:Tastee-Candy-Apple-Red-Caramel-wPeanuts.jpg|Candy apple with red caramel and peanuts|thumb|right]]
-* [[Caramel apple]]
+==See Also==
 * [[List of apple dishes]]
-* [[List of desserts]]
+* [[Confectionery]]
+[[Category:Confectionery]]
 [[Category:Apples]]
-[[Category:Candy]]
 [[Category:American desserts]]
-[[Category:Canadian cuisine]]
-[[Category:British cuisine]]
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-File:Pommes_d_amour.jpg
-File:Candy_Apple_(5819333319).jpg
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