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Poison Toffee Apples

Poison Toffee Apples are whole apples coated with a glossy, dark toffee layer that creates a shiny, eerie appearance. The toffee coating involves cooking sugar and butter until caramelized, then hardening around the juicy apples, resulting in a crunchy exterior with a firm, crisp fruit interior—perfect for spooky Halloween treats.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Halloween
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 6 large apples washed and dried
  • 2 cups granulated sugar for cooking the toffee
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter adds richness to the toffee
  • 1/4 cup light corn syrup helps prevent crystallization
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract flavors the toffee

Equipment

  • Heavy-bottomed saucepan
  • Wooden spoon or silicone spatula
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Candy thermometer
  • Apples with stems
  • Skewers or popsicle sticks

Method
 

  1. Insert skewers or popsicle sticks into the stems of each apple, creating handles for dipping.
  2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside to catch the toffee drips.
  3. Combine sugar, butter, corn syrup, and a splash of water in a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat.
  4. Stir gently until the sugar dissolves, then attach a candy thermometer to the pan and cook without stirring until the mixture reaches 300°F (hard crack stage), watching for bubbling and a golden amber color.
  5. Remove the pan from heat and stir in vanilla extract, then carefully dip each apple into the hot toffee, swirling to coat evenly.
  6. Hold the apple over the pan for a few seconds to allow excess toffee to drip off, then place it onto the prepared baking sheet.
  7. Repeat the dipping process with all apples, then let them cool completely at room temperature until the toffee hardens and becomes shiny and crackly.
  8. Once set, check that the toffee is glossy and firm; if any cracks appear, you can reheat leftover toffee and reapply for a seamless, sinister finish.
  9. Serve the Poison Toffee Apples whole, with their dark, gleaming coating beckoning spooky snacks or decorations.

Notes

Work carefully when handling hot toffee to avoid burns. For extra creepiness, you can add food coloring or edible glitter to the toffee before cooling.