Description
Indulge in the eerie delight of Poison Toffee Apples for Halloween, a wickedly delicious treat that blends the sweetness of caramel with the tartness of fresh Granny Smith apples. These black candy apples not only serve as an exciting dessert but also make for a stunning centerpiece at your Halloween gathering. With their glossy finish and spooky appeal, they’re perfect for parties, trick-or-treating, or simply enjoying as a seasonal indulgence. This easy-to-follow recipe requires just a few key ingredients and steps, making it ideal for all skill levels. Get ready to impress your guests with these hauntingly beautiful treats!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup water
- 1/2 cup liquid glucose or light corn syrup
- Few drops black gel food coloring
- 6 Granny Smith apples (fresh and unwaxed)
- Bamboo skewers
Instructions
- Prepare your baking sheet by greasing a piece of baking paper and setting it on a tray.
- Insert bamboo skewers into each apple.
- In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, water, corn syrup, and black food coloring over medium heat until it simmers.
- Stop stirring when the sugar is dissolved; wash down the sides of the pot to prevent crystallization.
- Cook until reaching hard crack stage (150ºC/310ºF).
- Dip each apple into the caramel mixture until fully coated.
- Place dipped apples on the prepared sheet and let them cool completely before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Poison Toffee Apple (120g)
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 64g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 76g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg