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.
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Why you'll love this recipe
- Quick and easy to make with simple ingredients no need to worry about tracking down specialty ingredients.
- This candy poison apple recipe is a fun treat that's full of flavor.
- Scary yet delicious - the perfect Halloween dessert!
- If you are fairy tale lovers in your household these look like the Snow White Poison Candy Apple. So, they will love it.
🧾 Ingredient List
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- granny smith apples
- white granulated sugar
- light corn syrup
- water
- black food dye
- salt
- pure vanilla extract
Equipment
- 6 Wood sticks
- Parchment Paper
- baking sheet
- candy thermometer
- saucepan
- Wooden Spoon
🔪 Instructions
This is an overview of the recipe. The full instructions are below 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 that you use wooden candy sticks and not popsicle sticks for this recipe. The popsicle stick 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.
- Make sure to line your baking sheet or counter with a sheet of parchment paper or wax paper. This prevents the apples from sticking.
- If you don't want a flat bottom on your apple, you can store the apple upside down in a foam block so that the excess runs down instead of pooling at the bottom.
- Use high-quality black food coloring so that you get the best results.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, bite into them to enjoy a satisfying sweet crunchy that pairs well with the sour apple.
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? Here are some ways that you increase the flavor of this dish.
- 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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Halloween Poison Apple
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Equipment Needed:
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- 6 Wood sticks
- saucepan
Ingredients
- 6 large granny smith apples
- 3 cups granulated sugar
- ¾ cup light corn syrup
- water 1 cup + 2 Tablespoons
- black food dye
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
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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