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Poison Toffee Apples for Halloween

Get ready to impress your guests with these Poison Toffee Apples, the perfect blend of sweet and sinister for your Halloween festivities. With their glossy black caramel coating and tart Granny Smith apples, these treats are not only visually stunning but also deliciously satisfying. Ideal for parties, trick-or-treating, or as a spooky centerpiece, making these toffee apples is a fun family activity that will delight both kids and adults. Customize the flavors with your choice of apple varieties or by adding spices to the caramel – the options are endless! Follow our simple instructions to create these wickedly delightful apples that will steal the show at any gathering.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 6

Ingredients

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  • 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

Instructions

  1. Prepare a baking sheet lined with greased baking paper.
  2. Insert bamboo skewers into each apple.
  3. In a saucepan, combine sugar, water, corn syrup, and black food coloring over medium heat.
  4. Stir gently until the sugar dissolves; then stop stirring and wash down the pot sides with a wet brush.
  5. Cook until reaching hard crack stage (150ºC/310ºF).
  6. Carefully dip each apple into the caramel mixture, swirling to coat evenly.
  7. Place dipped apples on the prepared sheet to cool completely before serving.
  • Author: Stephanie
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Candy making
  • Cuisine: Halloween

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 Poison Toffee Apple (120g)
  • Calories: 239
  • Sugar: 53g
  • Sodium: 3mg
  • Fat: 0g
  • Saturated Fat: 0g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 0g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 61g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 0g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: For a shiny finish, ensure you reach the correct temperature and avoid stirring once boiling begins. Experiment with different apple varieties for varied flavor profiles. Avoid humidity when making toffee apples for best results.