Apple Candies
12 servings
120 minutes
Apple candies are a refined dessert of European cuisine that harmoniously combines the sweetness of fruits and nuts. Historically, such sweets were popular in home confectioneries where apple puree was used as a natural thickener. The taste of these candies is delicate, with a slight tartness from the apples complemented by crunchy walnuts and aromatic candied fruits. Orange zest adds subtle citrus notes, while powdered sugar completes the airy sweetness. These candies are perfect for a cozy tea time; they can be presented as gifts or used as a healthy snack since they contain no artificial additives. The treat requires no complex preparation but impresses with its homey warmth and rich flavor.
1
Wash the walnuts, lightly roast them in a pan. Cut into small pieces.
- Walnuts: 100 g
2
We chop the candied fruits finely.
- Candied fruit: 100 g
3
We wash the apples, peel them, and remove the cores. Grate them on a fine grater. Place the mixture on low heat and cook until it becomes thick puree, stirring to prevent burning.
- Apple: 1 kg
4
Remove the puree from the heat, add walnuts and candied fruits, and sprinkle with grated orange zest.
- Walnuts: 100 g
- Candied fruit: 100 g
- Dried ground orange peel: 1 teaspoon
5
With wet fingers, we form balls and leave them on the cutting board for a while to dry.
6
Then we roll the obtained balls in powdered sugar. We place them in a jar and cover with parchment or cellophane.
- Powdered sugar: 50 g