Poison Applies (Candied Apples)
Want to make Halloween a little more treacherous this year? If you're planning a safe, socially distanced trick-or-treat activity at home, you've got the perfect opportunity to go all out on the treats. Instead of bowls of the same ol' mini candy bars, why not make some creepy poisoned applies for your fair little guests?
Equipment
- Candy Thermometer
- Baking Sheet
- Parchment Paper
Ingredients
- 12 baby Granny Smith apples
- 12 wooden candy apple sticks or dowels
- 1-1/2 cups sugar
- 1/2 cup light black gel paste food coloring
Instructions
- Wash and dry apples thoroughly, then place them on a baking sheet. Firmly poke the enter of each apple with a dowel or a stick. Line a second baking sheet with buttered parchment paper and set aside.
- Add sugar, 3/4 cups water, and corn syrup to a medium saucepan with a candy thermometer. Place over medium heat and whisk until sugar is fully dissolved. Stop stirring and let the temperature rise until it reaches the hard-crack mark at 310 degrees. When it does, remove the termometer and take the pan off the heat. Add food coloring and swirl the pan to mix the color in completely. Holding the apple by its dowel, swipe and twirl the apple through the candy, shake off the excess, and place on a buttered baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining apples.