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Poison Toffee Apples

Poison Toffee Apples are a Halloween treat featuring crisp apples coated in a shiny, golden toffee layer. The toffee is prepared by boiling sugar and butter until it reaches the right temperature, then poured over skewered apples to harden into a brittle shell. The finished apples have a smooth, glossy exterior with a crunchy texture around the crisp apple interior.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Halloween
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 6 medium fresh apples (preferably tart varieties like Granny Smith) washed and dried
  • 1 cup granulated sugar for toffee
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter cut into cubes
  • 1/4 cup water to help dissolve sugar
  • optional food coloring, black or dark purple for eerie effects
  • optional edible decorations like googly eyes or sprinkles for spooky embellishments

Equipment

  • Cooking thermometer
  • Skewers or sticks
  • Heavy-bottomed saucepan
  • Baking sheet lined with parchment paper

Method
 

  1. Insert skewers into the tops of each apple, piercing through the core and leaving enough handle to hold.
  2. Combine sugar, water, and butter in a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat.
  3. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves completely. Attach a cooking thermometer to monitor the temperature.
  4. Cook without stirring until the sugar mixture reaches 300°F (hard crack stage), watching for a rich amber color and a bubbling, fragrant aroma.
  5. Remove the toffee from heat immediately and, if desired, stir in a few drops of food coloring for a spooky hue. Mix quickly to distribute the color evenly.
  6. Dip each apple into the hot toffee, tilting the pan to coat evenly, then lift out and let excess drip off.
  7. Place the coated apples on the prepared parchment-lined tray. Allow the toffee to harden at room temperature, which takes about 10-15 minutes.
  8. Add spooky edible decorations like eyes or sprinkles onto the cooled toffee apples for a haunting effect.
  9. Once the toffee is fully hardened, serve these glossy, crunchy venomous-looking apples as a festive Halloween treat.

Notes

Keep a close eye on the sugar temperature to prevent burning. Use a stable surface when cooling the apples and handle with care as the toffee is extremely hot. Decorating with edible details enhances the spooky vibe.