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Poison Toffee Apples

Poison Toffee Apples are a festive Halloween treat featuring crisp apples coated with a glossy, vibrant red toffee layer. The toffee is flavored with black food coloring and edible glitter, giving the finished apples a shiny, ominous appearance. The final product has a crunchy exterior with a juicy apple interior, decorated for a spooky effect.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Halloween
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 6 each apples preferably firm and tart
  • 1 cup granulated sugar for the toffee coating
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 2 tbsp light corn syrup
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter adds richness to the toffee
  • 1/4 tsp black food coloring for the sinister color
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract for flavor
  • 1 pinch edible glitter optional, for decoration

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Candy thermometer
  • Wooden skewers
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

  1. Wash the apples thoroughly and pat them dry. Remove the stems and insert a wooden skewer into the stem end of each apple for easy dipping.
  2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set it aside. Prepare a candy thermometer to monitor the toffee temperature.
  3. Combine the sugar, water, and corn syrup in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir gently until the sugar dissolves completely, then stop stirring and let it simmer without stirring until it reaches 300°F (hard crack stage), about 8-10 minutes.
  4. Once the syrup reaches 300°F, remove the saucepan from heat. Stir in the butter, vanilla extract, black food coloring, and edible glitter until well combined and the mixture is smooth.
  5. Dip each apple into the hot toffee mixture, tilting the saucepan if needed to cover the apple evenly. Allow excess toffee to drip off for a few seconds.
  6. Place each coated apple on the prepared parchment-lined baking sheet. Let the toffee set at room temperature for about 15 minutes, until firm and glossy.
  7. Once the toffee coating is hardened, you can add additional edible glitter or decorations if desired for a more sinister look.
  8. Serve the Poison Toffee Apples immediately or store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days to maintain crunch and shine.

Notes

Handle hot toffee with care to prevent burns. For a more intense black color, add additional food coloring.