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Candy apples have been a apple parts of fun times since its introduction in 1908 by veteran candy maker William Kolb of Newark. These treats are a part of the memories of county and state fairs, fall holidays, and other special events. Easy to make and relatively nutritious, these candied fruits remain the staple of celebrations everywhere.

Treats for the Fun Times

The first Candy apples made by Kolb were originally meant for the Christmas season. This is perhaps the most famous association of the treats the world over. You can find the red, candy-coated fruits during holidays and celebrations that take place in the later parts of the year, as this period coincides with apple harvests. Another holiday often associated with the confectionery is Halloween. The red-colored, candy-covered fruits are perfect for trick-or-treats.

Outside of holidays, you commonly find these treats in carnivals and fairs. Few things capture the spirit of fun in places like those than a crispy-crunchy fruit covered in red-colored, cinnamon-flavored candy. You can also find candy apples in New York fairs. Coney Island has its own version of the confectionery, and the state of its birthplace is just a short drive away.

You and your family can enjoy these treats outside of holidays and carnival season. All it takes to make one of them is sugar, corn syrup, water, cinnamon and red food coloring. Making them a part of the party is easy for confectioners, although candy apples in New York are more than just an apple with cinnamon-flavored candy coating. The red candy coating is standard, but you can have other “skins” like ones made from chocolate chip, coconut or even M&Ms.

Similar Treats

You can find candy apples in many places around the world. Germany, Brazil, Israel and Japan all feature the treat in celebrations and events. The Germans usually have them during Christmas. In Brazil, it is usually a treat during the feast day of St. John the Apostle. In Israel, they are part of the street celebrations of Yom Ha’atzmaut, or the independence day of the Jewish state. The Japanese have them in different festivals, too, although they coat other fruits in candy outside of the “traditional” apple parts.

The Brazilians and French have different names for the confectionery. They mean the same, though: “apples of love,” or maca-do-amor in Portuguese and Pommes d’amour in French. The Chinese, meanwhile, have Tanghulu. Far from being just a celebratory treat, Tanghulu is a traditional snack on 20cm bamboo skewers and a coating usually made of sugar syrup around different fruits.

The Coney Island variant of candy apples in New York uses a soft candy or jelly coating instead of the standard candy shell. The flavor is usually not cinnamon but cherry and a common addition are sprinkles or coconut. No matter the kind or mix, these treats will always be a symbol of the fun times and places they are commonly found in.