The preparation involves creating a confection, typically through the heating and browning of sugar, combined with other ingredients like butter and cream. This results in a sweet coating suitable for application to fruit, most notably apples. Omission of a common ingredient, corn syrup, necessitates adjustments to the methodology and selection of alternative ingredients to achieve a similar texture and stability.
Producing this type of confection has increased in popularity due to dietary considerations and preferences for avoiding specific processed ingredients. Historically, corn syrup has been used to prevent crystallization and create a smoother final product. Recipes that eliminate this ingredient require precise temperature control and careful ingredient balancing to maintain the desired consistency and prevent a grainy texture, offering a confection that aligns with cleaner-label or natural eating trends.
