Description
Get ready to impress your guests this Halloween with these enchanting Poison Toffee Apples! These glossy black candy apples are not only visually striking but also deliver a delightful blend of sweet and crunchy flavors that kids and adults alike will adore. The easy-to-follow recipe invites everyone to join in the fun, making it a fantastic family activity. Customize with various toppings or simply enjoy them as they are; these treats are sure to be the highlight of your spooky celebrations. Prepare to create a stunning centerpiece that doubles as a delicious dessert!
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
Instructions
- Prepare your workspace by greasing a piece of baking paper on a tray and inserting bamboo skewers into each apple.
- In a saucepan, combine sugar, water, corn syrup, and black food coloring over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
- Once dissolved, stop stirring and wash down any sugar crystals on the pot's sides with a wet brush. Cook until it reaches the hard crack stage (150ºC/310ºF).
- Dip each apple carefully into the caramel mixture, tilting the pan for even coverage.
- Place dipped apples on the prepared baking sheet and allow cooling completely.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Candy making
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 toffee apple (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 45g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Choose fresh, firm apples for the best results. Experiment with different apple varieties for unique flavor profiles. Add toppings like chopped nuts or sprinkles for extra flair.