Caramel & Candy Apple Supplies

Candy Apple Equipment: What You Need to Know

To make enough tasty candy apples to drive a worthwhile profit, you're going to need the right candy apple supplies., Handling these sticky apples is tricky, as you must keep the caramel or candy mixture at the right temperature for coating and provide appropriate cooling places for the candy to solidify. Trying to do so at high volumes without the right equipment is going to be a mess and a headache, neither of which is worth your time.

Coating apples with a glaze requires careful heat to ensure the proper consistency, avoiding runny candy that won't stick and hard candy that won't form an even coating. The composition of the candy coating will also change the requirements; buying premade mix means you'll have specific instructions on how to get the best results. You'll also need sticks that are made to hold the weight of an apple and candy. Let KaTom help you outfit your establishment with all the caramel apple equipment you need to do the job right.

Common Questions About Candy Apple Supplies

Why do I need a special machine to melt candy?

You can certainly melt caramel and candy coating in a basic pot, but if you want to make a significant profit from selling caramel apples, you need both higher volume and easier operation. Sugar will burn if you use too much heat, and a stovetop pot won't maintain the consistent temperatures that a candy apple machine will. Specially designed caramel apple equipment will hold the proper temperature with less input from the operator than other methods of preparation. These machines are also helpful in that they don't require a stove, which can be hard to move out to a fairground. Light, mobile candy apple equipment is the best way to start selling these treats with minimal hassle.

What is a candy apple bubble tray for?

These unique plastic items encapsulate your finished candied apples so you can sell them later without having to worry about debris or pests getting onto your product. With a sticky, sugary product like this, operators can't just cover them with plastic wrap or aluminum foil because those thin products will adhere to the sugar. Plastic bubble trays, though, are solid enough to keep their shape even against the stickiness of candy. They'll also keep your product safe from contamination, which is vital for every commercial operator.

What type of candy apple sticks do I need?

Caramel apple sticks must be sharp enough to pierce the apple and strong enough to bear the weight, yet cheap enough to be disposable. Wooden sticks are popular and traditional, but plastic options work as well. However, plastic sticks are worse for the environment than wooden ones, as wooden caramel apple sticks will biodegrade over time while plastic candy apple sticks won't. Wooden skewers also fit better with the natural, traditional aesthetic of a candied apple.