Poison Toffee Apples for Halloween
Create a festive delight this Halloween with Poison Toffee Apples! These eye-catching treats boast a glossy black finish that is sure to impress your guests while providing a sweet crunch that kids and adults alike will love. Easy to make in under 30 minutes, these spooky apples are perfect for gatherings or as a fun kitchen activity with the family. With simple ingredients and customizable flavors, you can create a unique treat that adds an eerie yet delicious touch to your Halloween festivities. Let’s get started!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Makes about 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- Prepare your workspace by greasing a piece of baking paper and laying it out on a tray.
- Insert bamboo skewers into the apples for easy dipping.
- In a saucepan, combine sugar, water, corn syrup, and black food coloring. Heat over medium until sugar dissolves.
- Allow the mixture to simmer without stirring until it reaches hard crack stage (310ºF).
- Dip each apple into the caramel mixture, ensuring full coverage.
- Place coated apples on the prepared sheet and allow them to cool completely before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 apple (approx. 150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 55g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 71g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg