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Poison Toffee Apples

Poison Toffee Apples are crisp, fresh apples coated in a glossy toffee layer with colorful, spooky streaks and drizzles of dark caramel. They have a hard, brittle texture on the outside, revealing the juicy crunch of the apple beneath, with a visually chaotic and eerie appearance perfect for Halloween or themed desserts.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: dessert
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 units fresh apples preferably tart varieties like Granny Smith
  • 1 cup granulated sugar for the toffee
  • 1/4 cup light corn syrup helps achieve a glossy toffee
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter adds richness to the toffee
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda creates a slight foaming and affects texture
  • 1 cup dark caramel sauce for drizzling and creating sinister streaks
  • Food coloring green, red, and black gel food coloring for colorful, creepy streaks and drips

Equipment

  • Caramel thermometer
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Wooden skewers or sticks
  • Saucepan
  • Silicone spatula

Method
 

  1. Wash and thoroughly dry the apples, then insert a wooden skewer or stick through the core of each apple, balanced and secure.
  2. Combine the sugar, corn syrup, and a splash of water in a saucepan. Attach a candy thermometer to the side and cook over medium heat, stirring gently until the sugar dissolves and the mixture begins to boil.
  3. Allow the mixture to boil without stirring until it reaches 300°F (hard crack stage), which should take about 10 minutes. Watch carefully as the color deepens to a golden amber.
  4. Remove the saucepan from heat and quickly stir in the butter, then the baking soda. The mixture will bubble vigorously and turn frothy. Carefully stir until smooth.
  5. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Hold each apple by the stick and dip into the hot toffee, swirling to coat evenly. Lift and let excess drip off.
  6. Place the coated apples on the prepared sheet and allow the toffee to cool and harden completely, about 15 minutes. Repeat with remaining apples.
  7. Once the toffee is set, melt the dark caramel sauce briefly in the microwave until pourable. Drizzle dark caramel over the apples in uneven streaks for a chaotic, creepy effect.
  8. Using small amounts of food coloring, tint some of the remaining caramel sauce in green, red, and black. Then, drizzle or streak these colors over the apples to create a spooky, chaotic look.
  9. Allow everything to set for a few minutes until the colored streaks firm up. The finished apples will have a glossy, colorful, and uneven appearance with a hard, brittle toffee coating.

Notes

For best results, work quickly when pouring the hot toffee to prevent it from setting before dipping the apples. Be cautious when handling hot sugar mixtures to avoid burns.