Description
Transform your Halloween celebration with Poison Toffee Apples, a wickedly delightful treat that combines visual appeal with delectable flavor. These striking black candy apples are perfect for impressing guests and adding a spooky touch to any gathering.
Ingredients
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- 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)
Instructions
- Prepare your baking sheet by greasing a piece of baking paper and placing it on a tray.
- Firmly insert bamboo skewers into each apple and set aside.
- In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, water, corn syrup, and black food coloring over medium heat.
- Allow the mixture to simmer until the sugar dissolves completely; do not stir afterward.
- Wash down any sugar crystals from the pot sides using a wet brush.
- Cook until the caramel reaches hard crack stage (150ºC/310ºF).
- Dip each apple into the caramel, swirling for an even coating.
- Place coated apples on the prepared tray to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 apple
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 63g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 72g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Use fresh Granny Smith apples for optimal adhesion of caramel. For added flair, experiment with toppings like crushed nuts or edible glitter after dipping. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to five days.