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Poison Toffee Apples for Halloween

Poison Toffee Apples for Halloween

Create wickedly delicious Poison Toffee Apples for Halloween with this easy recipe! Perfect as a spooky treat or centerpiece—try it today!

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 1/2 cup liquid glucose or light corn syrup
  • Few drops of black gel food coloring
  • 6 Granny Smith apples (or 12 small apples)

Instructions

  1. Grease a piece of baking paper and place it on a tray.
  2. Insert bamboo skewers into the apples and set them aside.
  3. In a saucepan, combine sugar, water, corn syrup, and black food coloring over medium heat until dissolved.
  4. Stop stirring once dissolved and wash down the pot's sides with a wet brush.
  5. Cook the mixture until it reaches hard crack stage (150ºC/310ºF).
  6. Dip each apple into the caramel mixture, swirling to coat completely.
  7. Place dipped apples on the prepared baking sheet and allow them to cool before serving.

Nutrition

Keywords: Use fresh, unwaxed apples for better caramel adhesion. Experiment with different apple varieties or add toppings like crushed nuts for extra flair.