Description
Create a spellbinding treat this Halloween with our Poison Toffee Apples! These striking candy apples are a delightful combination of tart Granny Smith apples coated in rich, dark caramel. Not only do they look hauntingly beautiful, but they also provide a delicious contrast of flavors that will leave your guests wanting more. Perfect for Halloween parties or as unique gifts, these toffee apples are easy to customize with colors and designs to match any spooky theme. Gather your friends and family for a fun kitchen activity that will elevate your festive gatherings!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cups water
- 1/2 cup liquid glucose/light corn syrup
- few drops black gel food coloring
- 6 Granny Smith apples (fresh, unwaxed)
Instructions
- Prepare a baking sheet by greasing parchment paper and setting it aside.
- Insert bamboo skewers into each apple for easy handling.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine sugar, water, liquid glucose, and black gel food coloring. Stir until the sugar dissolves.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer without stirring. Wash down the sides of the pan with a wet brush to prevent crystallization.
- Cook until reaching hard crack stage (150ºC/310ºF), using a candy thermometer for accuracy.
- Dip each apple into the caramel mixture, ensuring an even coating.
- Place the dipped apples on the prepared baking sheet and allow them to cool and harden before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 62g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 75g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg