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Poison Toffee Apples

Poison Toffee Apples are whole crisp apples coated in a sticky, dark toffee layer with eerie green accents, creating a glossy, haunting appearance. The sticky toffee provides a chewy texture that contrasts with the crunchy apple core, resulting in a visually striking and textured treat perfect for Halloween festivities.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Halloween
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 medium apples washed, dried, and stems removed
  • 2 cups granulated sugar for making the toffee
  • 1/2 cup light corn syrup helps prevent crystallization
  • 1/2 cup water to dissolve sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt balances sweetness
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter adds richness to toffee
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract flavor depth
  • green food coloring optional food coloring to create eerie effects
  • black gel or icing optional black icing or edible glitter for spooky details

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Saucepan
  • Candy thermometer
  • Wooden spoon
  • Skewers or sticks

Method
 

  1. Insert skewers or sticks into the tops of the apples for easy dipping, then place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  2. Combine sugar, corn syrup, water, and salt in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir gently until the sugar dissolves completely and the mixture begins to boil.
  3. Attach a candy thermometer and continue boiling without stirring until the syrup reaches 300°F (hard crack stage), about 10-15 minutes. Watch closely to prevent burning.
  4. Remove from heat and immediately stir in the butter, vanilla extract, and a few drops of green food coloring if using. Mix until smooth and glossy.
  5. Carefully dip each apple into the hot toffee, tilting and swirling to coat evenly. Allow excess toffee to drip back into the pot, then place the apples on the prepared parchment sheet.
  6. Once all apples are coated, let them sit at room temperature for 15-20 minutes until the toffee sets into a hard, glossy shell.
  7. Optional: Decorate with black icing or edible glitter to add spooky details, drawing veins or cracks for a haunted effect.
  8. Serve the Poison Toffee Apples once the toffee is fully hardened, providing a shiny, eerie appearance and a crunchy-sweet bite.

Notes

Ensure to work quickly once the sugar reaches high temperature to prevent crystallization. Use parchment paper for easy clean-up and handle hot toffee with care. Adding green food coloring enhances the spooky look, but it can be omitted for a more natural appearance.