Description
Create spooky, glossy black poisoned Halloween candy apples with this easy recipe. Perfect for parties, these eerie treats are sweet, crunchy, and show-stopping!
Ingredients
- 6–8 fresh apples (Granny Smith, Fuji, or Honeycrisp)
- 2 cups white granulated sugar
- ½ cup light corn syrup
- ¾ cup water
- ½–1 tsp black gel food coloring (adjust for depth of color)
- ½ tsp flavor extract (optional — vanilla, cinnamon, or cherry)
- Wooden sticks or skewers
Instructions
- Prep the Apples – Wash and dry apples thoroughly to remove any wax. Insert wooden sticks into the top center.
- Make the Candy Mixture – In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup, and water. Heat over medium-high, stirring until sugar dissolves.
- Boil to Hard Crack Stage – Once boiling, stop stirring. Let the mixture reach 300°F (hard crack stage) using a candy thermometer.
- Add Color & Flavor – Remove from heat, stir in black gel food coloring and any desired extract.
- Dip the Apples – Hold each apple by the stick and dip into the candy, swirling to coat evenly. Let excess drip off.
- Set & Serve – Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet to cool for 10–15 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use gel food coloring for a richer, more opaque black.
- Work quickly — the candy hardens fast after reaching the right temperature.
- Avoid making on humid days to prevent sticky coating.
- Use a deep pot to ensure easy dipping without hitting the bottom.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes