Following our series of working alongside iChild and making firework crafts in celebration of Bonfire night we decided to make some toffee apples!
Obviously we have LOVED all of the crafts that they have available but when we saw a cooking activity we knew that it was a prime opportunity for William to break out his skills and see what he could do.
So, here is how you can make a Toffee Apples:
As always William took time to read and check the instructions listed on the iChild sheet.
Ingredients
100ml of Water
8 Apples
400g Caster Sugar (The recipe said golden caster sugar)
6 tbsp. Golden Syrup
1 tbsp. Vinegar
Resources
Lollipop Sticks
Baking Tray/Paper
Glass of Cold Water
Boiled Water
A Large Bowl
Small Saucepan
Method
William started off by carefully measuring out 400g of caster sugar.
He then measured 100ml of water into a jug and poured it into a small saucepan. He decided that he wanted it to be a small one because he didn't want the liquid to spread across to thinly.
He put the water on to boil at a medium heat and slowly added the sugar which he stirred until it had fully dissolved.
William then allowed the mixture to slowly boil.
In the meantime, William pulled the stalks off of the apples and then placed them into a bowl.
William then boiled the kettle and filled the bowl with hot water. He then left them for the 15 minutes.
The sugar water should be see through and bubbling away by now.
With this stage complete William put 6 tbsp of golden syrup into the saucepan. The recipe did say to use 4 but William felt he want more to make it "extra sticky"
He then added 1 tbsp of vinegar to the saucepan and continually stirred.
William the scooped the apples out of the water and then pushed lollipop sticks into the apple at the stalk point.
At this point the mixture in the saucepan had gone a more tainted colouring and to test this William took a small spoonful and placed it in cold water. This is a great test to see if it is ready; if the liquid hardens immediately then you know that the toffee is ready if it remains a liquid you need to give it a bit longer.
The next part is really dangerous so I took over!
Holding the saucepan at an angle you dip and cover the apple in the toffee mixture by continually moving and rotating the apple. To have the toffee at the perfect consistency it usually gets to around 140c this, therefore, means that it is very hot. I can confirm this where a bit dropped onto my finger and left a burn line! So do NOT let your child do this.
Once every apple is covered place them onto a tray or baking paper and place them into the fridge to cool.
The sooner that it cools the less it will drip off of the apple (you can see how some of Williams have already started sinking)
Once they are fully cooled you can take them out and eat them!
Most recipes say that as long as they are stored properly that they can last 2 - 3 days so if you wanted to get them ready in time for a party then you can have plenty of time.
William really enjoyed making these and, as always, the instructions were east to follow. As long as an adult is on hand to help cover the apple then this is a great activity for both adults and children to do!
What do you think? do they look yummy enough for you to try?
(I was given this product for free to review. My opinions are my own and I am under no obligations to give a positive review! Please see my full disclosure at the bottom of my blog)
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