Mojhy Apples Pennsylvania Dutch Candied Apples
Transport your taste buds to the heart of Pennsylvania Dutch country with these irresistibly sticky and spiced Mojhy Apples Pennsylvania Dutch Candied Apples. Featuring tart Granny Smith apples cloaked in a rich, glossy coating of dark molasses, light corn syrup, and granulated sugar, this recipe takes the classic candied apple to new heights. Infused with warm spices like ground cinnamon and cloves and finished with a touch of vanilla, each bite offers a perfect balance of sweet and tangy flavors. With a crunchy, caramelized shell that crackles delightfully under your teeth, these seasonal treats are ideal for fall gatherings, Halloween celebrations, or as a unique edible gift. Simple to make yet stunning to serve, this recipe combines old-fashioned charm with modern indulgence.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 whole Granny Smith apples (or another tart apple)
- 6 pieces Wooden skewers or sticks
- 2 cups Granulated sugar
- 0.5 cups Dark molasses
- 0.5 cups Light corn syrup
- 0.5 cups Water
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 0.5 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoons Ground cloves
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
Instructions
Wash and dry the apples thoroughly, then insert one wooden skewer or stick into the top of each apple, making sure they're secure. Set the apples aside on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the granulated sugar, dark molasses, light corn syrup, and water. Stir gently until the sugar is completely dissolved.
Add the unsalted butter, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, and salt to the saucepan. Continue stirring until the mixture begins to boil.
Stop stirring once the mixture boils and allow it to cook undisturbed until it reaches 300°F (hard-crack stage) on a candy thermometer. This should take about 15-20 minutes. Keep a close eye to prevent burning.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and quickly stir in the vanilla extract. Be careful, as the mixture will be extremely hot.
Holding the wooden skewer, dip each apple into the candy mixture, swirling to coat evenly. Allow excess coating to drip back into the saucepan.
Place the coated apples on the parchment-lined baking sheet and let them cool and set completely, about 15-20 minutes.
Serve the candied apples as a delightful treat or wrap them in cellophane for gifting!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3061 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 26.0 g | 33% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.3 g | 72% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 62 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 673 mg | 29% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 747.9 g | 272% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 29.7 g | 106% | |
| Total Sugars | 710.5 g | ||
| Protein | 3.3 g | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 343 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 7.0 mg | 39% | |
| Potassium | 3074 mg | 65% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
