•
Australia – the
Granny Smith variety of apple is considered ideal for toffee apples. •
Brazil – toffee apples (named as in other
Lusophone countries
maçã do amor, as in the
French ''pommes d'amour'', meaning "apples of love") are common in the festivities in honor of
John the Baptist. •
Mainland China – a similar treat called
Tanghulu is made by coating small fruits, traditionally
hawthorns with hard sugar syrup. •
Canada – very popular and usually eaten at
fairs or
carnivals. •
France – toffee apples are called ''pommes d'amour'' (apples of love). They are a common treat found at many festivals. •
Germany – most often associated with
Christmas. They are also sometimes sold at
carnivals and
fairs •
Israel – almost solely sold in cities' squares on
Yom Ha'atzmaut eve (Israel Independence Day) as part of the street celebrations. •
Japan – toffee apples, grapes, strawberries and tangerines are commonly available at
Japanese festivals. •
Republic of Ireland – eaten at Halloween. •
United Kingdom – a similar treat made with toffee is associated with and eaten at Halloween (
Scotland and
Northern Ireland), or
Bonfire Night (
England, Scotland and
Wales). •
United States – jelly apples, found in New York's
Coney Island area, are related but have a soft candy ("jelly") coating and a cherry flavor, not cinnamon. •
Uruguay – Manzanas acarameladas, sold in
fairs,
zoos and
carnivals •
South Africa - toffee apples are mostly available at supermarkets such as Checkers and Spar. They are also very popular throughout apple season. Mostly dipped in red or green coloured sugar syrup. ==See also==