Description
Indulge in the spookiest Halloween treat with these Poison Toffee Apples. With their glossy black caramel coating, they are both a wickedly delightful dessert and an eye-catching centerpiece for your festivities. Perfect for parties or as a fun activity to do with kids, these toffee apples offer a familiar sweet crunch but with a sinister twist. Easy to prepare and customizable, you can experiment with various toppings or colors to suit your Halloween theme. Get ready to impress your guests with this deliciously eerie treat that’s sure to be the highlight of any celebration!
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 (fresh and unwaxed)
- Bamboo skewers
Instructions
- Prepare a baking sheet lined with greased baking paper.
- Insert bamboo skewers into each apple.
- In a saucepan, combine sugar, water, corn syrup, and black food coloring; heat over medium until dissolved.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer without stirring, brushing down the sides of the pot with water.
- Cook until reaching hard crack stage (150ºC/310ºF).
- Dip each apple into the caramel, ensuring full coverage.
- Place dipped apples on prepared baking sheet and let cool completely before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 52g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 57g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Ensure apples are clean and fresh for better caramel adhesion. Avoid stirring once boiling to prevent crystallization. Customize by adding toppings like crushed nuts or sprinkles.