Washington is known for its apples and apples are the iconic wholesome, autumn fruit. But this year has been anything but iconic or wholesome, so we love this recipe for Mad Apples. A spooky…and boozy…twist on a favorite fall fruit.
Mad Apples (Yields 6) Ingredients: 4 Cups Granulated Sugar, ¾ Cups Water, ¾ Cups Brandy (Optional), 1 Cup Light Corn Syrup, 6 Granny Smith Apples (Unwaxed), Black or Red Food Coloring
Directions: Grease a piece of baking paper and place on a tray/baking sheet. Insert skewers in all the apples and set aside.In a medium pot, combine the sugar, water, liquor, corn syrup and food coloring and stir over medium heat until the sugar has dissolved and the mixture feels smooth when you rub it between your fingers.
When the sugar has dissolved, turn the heat up and wash the sides of the pot down with a pastry brush dipped into clean water to prevent crystals from forming.
Allow the candy mixture to boil until it reaches the hard crack stage 310°F. Carefully dip the apples into the hot candy mixture and place on the baking paper to set and cool for approximately an hour before serving.
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