Editing Candy apple (section)

==Regional traditions==
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[[File:Pommes d amour.jpg|thumb|right|''Pommes d'amour'' on display]]
[[File:Candy Apple (5819333319).jpg|thumb|Blue and red candy apples, dipped in sprinkles and sugar]]
* [[Australia]] – the [[Granny Smith]] variety of apple is considered ideal for toffee apples.<ref>{{cite web|title=Designer Toffee Apples|url=http://www.toffeeapples.com.au/apples.html|publisher=Designer Toffee Apples|access-date=February 17, 2014|archive-date=February 27, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150227124359/http://toffeeapples.com.au/apples.html|url-status=live}}</ref> 
* [[Brazil]] – toffee apples (named as in other [[Lusophone]] countries ''maçã do amor'', as in the [[French language|French]] ''pommes d'amour'', meaning "apples of love") are common in the festivities in honor of [[John the Apostle]].
* [[Mainland China]] – a similar treat called [[Tanghulu]] is made by coating small fruits, traditionally [[Crataegus pinnatifida|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 [[Traveling carnival|carnivals]] and [[Funfair|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]].<ref name="HeiterPress2009">{{cite book|author1=Celeste Heiter|author2=Things Asian Press|title=To Japan with Love: A Travel Guide for the Connoisseur|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=D2i_yhQJ7kIC&pg=PA127|access-date=November 11, 2011|date=November 1, 2009|publisher=ThingsAsian Press|isbn=978-1-934159-05-7|pages=127–}}</ref>
* [[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 [[Guy Fawkes Night|Bonfire Night]] ([[England]], Scotland and [[Wales]]).
* [[United States]] – jelly apples, found in New York's [[Coney Island|Coney Island area]], are related but have a soft candy ("jelly") coating and a cherry flavor, not cinnamon.{{citation needed|date=February 2013}}
* [[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.