

These candy apples are best consumed the day they are made. Once apples have hardened they are ready to enjoy!.Working quickly, dip the apples in the hot sugar mixture to evenly coat and place on the prepared cookie sheet to harden.Carefully remove the mixture from the heat. Continue to cook until the mixture reaches 300 degrees on a candy thermometer.Using a pastry brush dipped in water remove any sugar from the inner sides of the pan to avoid crystallized sugar falling into the pan. Once the mixture begins to boil, refrain from stirring. Mix to combine the ingredients until the sugar has dissolved. Add granulated sugar, corn syrup, water, and black icing color to a medium saucepan or dutch oven.Repeat with all 6 apples and set aside.Use a metal straw to create a hole in the top of the apple to insert a natural branch.Prepare a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper.Wash the apples and branches, dry thoroughly, and set aside.You can Jump to Recipe to get the printable version of this recipe, complete with measurements and instructions at the bottom.
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Feel free to switch up the colors to whatever you’d like to use. We would recommend sticking to gel food coloring (aka icing gel) as the deep color can be achieved much easier than using regular liquid food coloring. Dip the apples in the solution and allow it to break down the wax by rubbing it off.ĬANDY COATING – We’re using regular corn syrup with a hint of vanilla extract added, but you can opt for vanilla corn syrup instead. If you are using waxed apples, in a medium bowl combine ¼ cup of vinegar with a teaspoon of baking soda. The tart, juicy, and crisp green apple complements the sugary candy coating and balances the flavors perfectly. We highly suggest using Granny Smith green apples. Ingredient Info and Substitution SuggestionsĪPPLE – Organic apples are ideal for this recipe as they are unwaxed. Get all measurements, ingredients, and instructions in the printable version at the end of this post. To add even more spookiness, use natural branches (cleaned of course) as the base for your candy apples. You can also use them as party favors wrapped up in cellophane baggies and tied with a bow. In all reality, these glossy black candy apples look impressive on the Halloween dessert table alongside some witch finger cookies. These Halloween candy apples will be a hit at your haunted parties and may cast spells on your guests to keep coming back for more! When you take a bite of this poison candy apple, prepare to be enchanted with wickedly sweet candy coating and juicy-tart green apple that will ignite your senses. A combination of sweet, ultra-glossy black candy coating with a hint of vanilla over a tart Granny Smith apple makes these poison Halloween candy apples mysteriously spooky and all-around delicious.
