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Poison Toffee Apples for Halloween

Deliciously spooky toffee apples that are perfect for Halloween festivities.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Toffee Mixture
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 cup corn syrup
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon red food coloring for a spooky effect
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Apples
  • 4 medium apples preferably Granny Smith or similar
  • 4 pieces wooden skewers for dipping

Method
 

Prepare the Apples
  1. Wash and dry the apples thoroughly. Insert a wooden skewer into the top of each apple.
  2. Place a baking sheet lined with parchment paper nearby for cooling the toffee apples.
Make the Toffee
  1. In a saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup, and water. Stir over medium heat until the sugar dissolves.
  2. Increase the heat and bring the mixture to a boil. Do not stir. Use a candy thermometer to monitor the temperature.
  3. Once the mixture reaches 300°F (hard crack stage), remove from heat and quickly stir in red food coloring and vanilla extract.
Dip the Apples
  1. Quickly dip each apple into the hot toffee, swirling to coat evenly. Allow excess to drip off.
  2. Place the coated apples on the prepared baking sheet to cool and harden.
Serve
  1. Once the toffee has hardened, your Poison Toffee Apples are ready to serve! Enjoy your spooky treat.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 65gFiber: 2gSugar: 60g

Notes

For an extra spooky effect, you can drizzle melted chocolate over the hardened toffee apples.

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