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Halloween Poison Toffee Apples

This recipe features whole apples dipped in a glossy toffee coating that hardens to a crisp, crunchy shell. The toffee is flavored with sugar and adorned with spooky black and green coloring for a Halloween-themed treat, resulting in a sticky, brittle exterior with a juicy apple interior.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Halloween
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 large apples preferably tart varieties like Granny Smith
  • 1 cup granulated sugar for the toffee
  • 1/4 cup water helps dissolve sugar
  • 1/4 cup light corn syrup for smooth toffee consistency
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract adds flavor to toffee
  • black food coloring gel or liquid for eerie black accents
  • green food coloring gel or liquid for creepy green accents

Equipment

  • Candy thermometer
  • Baking sheet lined with parchment
  • Wooden skewers or sticks
  • Saucepan
  • Cooking spoon

Method
 

  1. Wash and thoroughly dry the apples, then insert a wooden skewer or stick into the stem end of each apple, setting them on a lined baking sheet.
  2. Combine sugar, water, and corn syrup in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring gently until the sugar dissolves completely and the mixture begins to boil.
  3. Insert a candy thermometer and cook the toffee without stirring until it reaches 300°F (hard crack stage), about 10-15 minutes, watching for a deep amber color.
  4. Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in vanilla extract, then divide the hot toffee into two bowls.
  5. In each bowl, add a few drops of black food coloring to one and green food coloring to the other, stirring well to achieve vibrant, spooky hues.
  6. Working quickly while the toffee is still hot, dip each apple into the black or green toffee, swirling to cover completely and letting excess drip off.
  7. Place the dipped apples back on the prepared baking sheet and let the toffee harden at room temperature, about 15-20 minutes.
  8. Once the toffee is set, use a knife or scissors to add splatters or streaks of black and green to enhance the spooky effect.
  9. Serve the Poison Toffee Apples on a platter, showcasing their glossy, dark shells and creepy color accents.

Notes

Work quickly when dipping the apples, as the toffee hardens fast. For extra spooky effects, drizzle additional melted chocolate or edible glitter once the toffee is set.