Tuffah Anbari – Syrian Amber Apple Candy | 20-Minute Recipe

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Tuffah Anbari – Syrian Amber Apple Candy

📅 June 13, 2026 | 🍽️ Syrian / Levantine | ⏱️ 20 mins | ★★★★★

Tuffah Anbari (Syrian Amber Apple) is a quick, sticky, and sweet candy. Small apples coated in a sugar glaze with lemon and a hint of red color. No story. No history. Just the recipe.

🌿 Ingredients (makes 6-8 apples)

• 6-8 small apples (crisp, slightly tart works best)
• 2 cups sugar
• 1 cup water
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 5-7 drops red food coloring (optional)
• Wooden sticks

👩‍🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Prepare the apples: Wash and dry apples completely. Insert a wooden stick into each apple.
2. Make the syrup: In a pot, combine sugar, water, and lemon juice. Heat over medium without stirring until it boils and thickens into a golden syrup (8-10 minutes).
3. Add color: Stir in red food coloring. Mix quickly.
4. Coat the apples: Turn off heat. Dip each apple into the syrup, rotating to coat evenly. Let excess drip off.
5. Set: Place coated apples on a lightly oiled tray. Let cool for 5-10 minutes until firm.
6. Serve: Serve immediately or wrap individually in plastic.

💡 Tip: Work fast – the syrup hardens quickly. If it thickens too much, reheat gently.

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Tuffah Anbari is simple, sweet, and ready in 20 minutes. Make it once, and you'll come back to it.

Have you tried this Syrian amber apple candy? Let me know in the comments. 🙌