Make Candy Apples

Really easy way to make candy apples...they are great for halloween or birthday parties

Ingredients

 * 3 tsp of cane sugar
 * warm water
 * vanilla extract (optional)
 * 1 chocolate bar (optional)
 * some apples(red ones are usually best)
 * 1 handfull of ground almonds (do not use if allergic to nuts)
 * golden syrup

Steps

 * 1)  get the apple and stick a skewer in it
 * 2)  place apples on stick in the fridge
 * 3)  put some warm water in a pan at low heat
 * 4)  drop 3 teaspoons of cane sugar in the pan along with 4 tablespoons of golden syrup.If you want a chocolate one,break up the chocolate into the pan instead of golden syrup and cane sugar.
 * 5)  stir until thick mixture,but make sure nothing burns!
 * 6)  pour chosen mixture into a cooking dish and let it cool.
 * 7)  once cool,let your kids dip the apples in the dish containing the sugary mixture.
 * 8)  sprinkle on the ground almonds but avoid if any allergies occur.
 * 9)  put the apples on a drying rack to cool
 * 10)  enjoy,but watch your teeth don't get sticky!

Tips

 * if you or your kids have allergy to nuts,use raisins or marshmallows instead
 * you could wrap the sticks with cellothane or kitchen roll so you don't get sticky hands.
 * if you are in a hurry, melt some caramel candy (no fillings inside; just caramel) and dip an apple in it. Let it cool in the fridge

Warnings

 * please be carefull eating these if you have fillings
 * do not give to young children or babies
 * once again,do not use nuts if you are allergic
 * be careful,the mixture can get hot!
 * add more water or syrup to the pan if you feel it needs a bit more

Things You'll Need

 * dowels,lolly sticks or skewers
 * kitchen roll
 * grease-proof paper (optional)
 * a camera to take pictures of yourselves all messy!

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