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Poison Candy Apples

Close-up of two glossy, dark Poison Candy Apples on a white plate, ready for Halloween.
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Create striking, glossy black candy apples for a spooky Halloween display. This recipe guides you through making a shatteringly crisp candy coating.

Ingredients

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  • 6 medium apples
  • 6 wooden skewers or candy apple sticks
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 cup light corn syrup
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon black food coloring
  • 1/4 teaspoon black food coloring gel (optional, for deeper color)
  • Cooking spray or vegetable oil for greasing

Instructions

  1. Wash and thoroughly dry the apples. Remove any stickers.
  2. Insert a wooden skewer firmly into the stem end of each apple.
  3. Lightly grease a baking sheet with cooking spray or oil, or line with parchment paper.
  4. In a medium saucepan, combine the granulated sugar, corn syrup, and water. Stir gently until the sugar is dissolved.
  5. Place the saucepan over medium-high heat. Clip a candy thermometer to the side of the pan, ensuring the tip is submerged in the syrup but not touching the bottom.
  6. Bring the mixture to a boil without stirring. Cook until the syrup reaches 300°F (150°C), the hard-crack stage. This will take approximately 10-15 minutes.
  7. Once the syrup reaches 300°F, immediately remove the pan from the heat. Carefully stir in the black food coloring and black food coloring gel, if using. Be cautious as the mixture will bubble vigorously.
  8. Working quickly, tilt the saucepan and dip each apple into the hot candy syrup, rotating to coat evenly. Allow excess syrup to drip back into the pan.
  9. Place the coated apples on the prepared baking sheet to set.
  10. Let the candy apples cool completely before serving.

Notes

  • Hot sugar is extremely dangerous. Exercise extreme caution when working with candy syrup.
  • If the candy hardens too quickly in the pan, you can gently reheat it over low heat, being careful not to scorch it.
  • For a decorative effect, you can drizzle melted red candy melts or edible glitter over the hardened black coating.
  • These apples are best enjoyed within a day or two of making.

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