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Poison Toffee Apples

Poison Toffee Apples involve dipping crisp, juicy apples into a rich toffee mixture to create a glossy, crunchy shell. The toffee coating forms a dark, shiny layer around the fruit, resulting in a sweet, crisp texture with a distinct caramel flavor and a crackling bite. They are often decorated with spooky edible embellishments for a themed Halloween presentation.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Halloween
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 small apples preferably firm and crisp
  • 2 cups granulated sugar for toffee
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter adds richness to the toffee
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract vanilla extract for flavor
  • optional spooky edible decorations such as candy eyes or black sugar sprinkles

Equipment

  • Kitchen thermometer
  • Wooden sticks or skewers

Method
 

  1. Start by washing and thoroughly drying the apples, then insert a wooden stick into the stem end of each apple to serve as handles.
  2. Combine the sugar and water in a heavy saucepan over medium heat, stirring gently until the sugar dissolves completely.
  3. Attach a kitchen thermometer to the saucepan and cook the sugar mixture without stirring, swirling gently occasionally, until it reaches 300°F (hard crack stage).
  4. Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the butter and vanilla extract until the toffee is smooth and glossy.
  5. Working quickly but carefully, dip each apple into the hot toffee, tilting the pan to cover the entire surface evenly, then lift and let the excess drip off.
  6. Place the coated apples on a parchment-lined tray and immediately decorate with spooky edible decorations if desired.
  7. Allow the toffee to set and harden at room temperature for about 15-20 minutes, resulting in a shiny, crackly shell.
  8. Once the toffee is firm and glossy, the Poison Toffee Apples are ready to enjoy or display for your Halloween festivities!

Notes

Ensure careful attention to temperature when making toffee to prevent burning. Work swiftly during dipping to prevent the toffee from setting before coating is complete.