Classic Apple Tanghulu

Instructions

1. 1

   Wash and thoroughly dry the small apples. Insert a skewer or wooden stick into the stem end of each apple.

2. 2

   In a medium saucepan, combine the granulated sugar, water, and corn syrup. Stir to combine.

3. 3

   Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a boil, stirring occasionally to ensure the sugar dissolves completely.

4. 4

   Once the mixture reaches a boil, stop stirring and allow it to cook until it reaches 300°F (150°C) on a candy thermometer. This is the hard crack stage.

5. 5

   Remove the saucepan from the heat and carefully dip each apple into the hot sugar mixture, turning to coat evenly.

6. 6

   Allow any excess sugar mixture to drip off before placing the coated apples on a parchment-lined baking sheet to cool and harden.

7. 7

   Let the apples sit at room temperature until the sugar coating is completely hardened and crisp.

8. 8

   Serve and enjoy your Classic Apple Tanghulu!