Poison Toffee Apples for Halloween
Poison Toffee Apples for Halloween are a delightfully wicked treat that combines the classic charm of candy apples with a hauntingly beautiful black exterior. These caramel-coated apples are perfect for spicing up your Halloween festivities, making them not just a tasty dessert but also a stunning centerpiece. With their sweet, crunchy texture and visually striking appearance, they’re sure to impress both kids and adults during your spooky celebrations. Best of all, this easy-to-follow recipe allows for endless customization, from toppings to flavor adjustments. Get ready to create these enchanting treats that will have everyone talking!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Makes 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup water
- 1/2 cup liquid glucose/light corn syrup
- A few drops black gel food coloring
- 6 Granny Smith apples (or 12 small apples)
Instructions
- Prepare your baking sheet by greasing baking paper and placing it on a tray.
- Insert bamboo skewers into each apple securely.
- In a saucepan, combine sugar, water, corn syrup, and black food coloring. Heat over medium until the sugar dissolves.
- Allow the mixture to simmer without stirring. Clean any sugar crystals from the sides with a wet brush.
- Cook until reaching hard crack stage (150ºC/310ºF).
- Dip each apple into the caramel mixture, swirling to coat thoroughly.
- Place on the prepared baking sheet and let cool completely.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 apple
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 44g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg