This Halloween Poison Apple recipe is sure to make your annual Halloween party or event extra special! Sweet yet spooky, these poison candy apples are bound to wow your family and friends.
Ingredient List
- Granny Smith apples
- white granulated sugar
- light corn syrup
- water
- black food dye
- salt
- pure vanilla extract
Instructions
This is an overview of the recipe. The full instructions are in the recipe card.
In a medium-sized saucepan over medium-high heat, add the sugar, water, corn syrup, and black food dye. Stir everything together to combine.
Place the candy thermometer in the pan. Let heat up and boil until the mixture reaches 290°F (about 8-10 minutes) Remove the thermometer and remove the saucepan from the heat. Add the vanilla and salt then stir.
Dip each apple into the saucepan and coat fully. Swirl a few times to get a thick, darker black coating. Lift from the candy and let the excess drip off.
Place the candy-coated apple on the parchment-covered baking sheet, set aside earlier. Repeat the process with the remaining apples and let cool until hardened.
Eileen's Tips for Success
- I recommend using wooden candy sticks and not popsicle sticks because the sticks may not hold the weight of the apple.
- Try to get the wooden stick in the center of each apple that way it holds up well and makes dipping easy.
- It's important to dip dry apples into the melted candy; otherwise, the candy coating may not stick.
- To prevent the apples from sticking, line the baking sheet with parchment paper.
- If you don't want a flat bottom on your apple, store the candy apples upside down in a foam block so the excess runs down instead of pooling at the bottom.
- For the best results, use high-quality black food coloring.
Frequently Asked Questions
Candy apples have been around since the early 1900s and were invented by candy maker William W. Kolb.
They are so popular because Halloween is in the fall and that is when most apples are harvested, so they quickly become a sweet treat to make for the holiday because of the abundance.
Variations
Do you want to change up this recipe?
- We like the look of a green apple for this recipe however if you prefer sweet apples you could use them instead. Use any type of apple that you enjoy, though a red apple will change the coloring slightly.
- Add a touch of sparkle by using a wet pastry brush to brush on some edible glitter to the candy before it hardens completely.
Make ahead, storage, and freezer tips
Store these Halloween poison candy apples in the fridge for up to three days.
Keep them in a covered airtight container or wrap them in plastic wrap to keep them fresh.
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📖 Recipe
Halloween Poison Apple
Equipment
Ingredients
Instructions
- Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside. Prepare the apples, rinse them under water, dry them with a paper towel, and remove the stems. Push a wooden stick into the center of each apple all the way down. Set aside.
- In a medium-sized saucepan over medium-high heat, add the sugar, water, corn syrup, and black food dye. Stir everything together to combine. Place the candy thermometer in the pan and let heat up and boil until the mixture reaches 290°F (about 8-10 minutes) Remove the thermometer and remove the saucepan from the heat.
- Add the salt and vanilla extract and stir together.
- Dip each apple into the saucepan and coat fully. Swirl a few times to get a thick, darker black coating. Lift from the candy and let the excess drip off. Place
- Place the candy coated apple on the parchment covered baking sheet, set aside earlier. Repeat the process with the remaining apples and let cool until hardened. Enjoy!
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Nutrition
Nutritional values are estimates only. Please consult a professional for strict dietary needs.
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