Description
Get ready to enchant your Halloween festivities with these delightful Poison Toffee Apples! These spooky treats feature a glossy black coating that not only catches the eye but also offers a satisfying crunch paired with the juiciness of fresh apples. Perfect for gatherings, these candy apples are easy to make and can become a fun bonding activity for family and friends. Customize them with various toppings and colors to suit your Halloween theme. Whether displayed on a dessert table or wrapped as party favors, these wickedly delicious treats will surely impress your guests!
Ingredients
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup water
- 1/2 cup liquid glucose/light corn syrup
- few drops black gel food coloring
- 6 Granny Smith apples (or 12 small apples)
Instructions
- Prepare the baking surface by greasing a piece of baking paper and placing it on a tray.
- Insert bamboo skewers into each apple and set aside.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine sugar, water, corn syrup, and black food coloring, stirring until fully dissolved.
- Stop stirring once dissolved; wash down any sugar crystals from the pot's sides using a wet brush. Cook until reaching hard crack stage (150ºC/310ºF).
- Dip each apple in the caramel mixture, tilting the pan slightly to ensure even coverage.
- Place dipped apples on the prepared baking sheet to cool and harden.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 candy apple (approximately 145g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 65g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 75g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Ensure you use fresh, unwaxed apples for better caramel adherence. For unique flavors, experiment with different colors or toppings like crushed nuts or edible glitter.