Preventing stickiness in Candy Apples
I cook the sugar to a hard crack stage 300. I have used some gel pigments after temp is reached. The candy coating is perfect for about 3 - 5 minutes and almost instantly begins to get sticky. I have tried two methods. One with Karo light syrup and another with Lorann oils high sweet (specifically used for high humidity areas). they both have given same results with stickiness. I have tried to place them in front of fan and has the worst results compared to not having a fan.
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How do you keep candy apples from sticking to wax paper?
If you only have wax paper, smear a little bit of butter on the wax paper where you will set the apples. Allow the apples to cool completely (about 2 hours) before removing and they shouldn't stick.Why are my caramel apples sticky?
If you would rather not wind up with a sticky face, slice the apple up after dipping. Caramel will not stick well to the flesh of the apple because of the natural moisture, so dipping the whole apple first ensures a thick coating of caramel on the skin of each slice.Should you refrigerate candy apples?
Because of the stick that is inserted into the apple, candy apples tend to go bad faster than a regular apple. Keeping your candy apple treats in a closed container and refrigerating them will help keep them fresh for longer periods of time.How To Prevent Your Apples From Being Sticky
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