Description
Dark and delightful Black Poison Candy Apples harness dramatic Halloween spirit with glossy ebony shells that crackle against crisp apple cores. Sinister sweetness awaits dessert enthusiasts craving wickedly elegant seasonal treats.
Ingredients
Scale
Apples:
- 6 medium Granny Smith or Honeycrisp apples
- 6 wooden sticks or skewers
Candy Coating Base:
- 2 cups (400 grams) granulated sugar
- ¾ cup (180 milliliters) water
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) light corn syrup
Flavoring and Color:
- 1 teaspoon black gel food coloring
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
- Sanitize and prepare crisp apples by thoroughly cleansing and eliminating any waxy residue. Gently pierce a sturdy wooden skewer or stick through the apple’s center, ensuring a secure grip.
- Combine sugar, water, and corn syrup in a robust saucepan, stirring carefully over moderate heat until sugar fully dissolves. Elevate temperature and allow the mixture to caramelize without stirring, monitoring the liquid’s transformation using a precise candy thermometer.
- When the syrup reaches an intense 300F (hard crack stage), immediately remove from heat and incorporate deep black gel food coloring. Swirl the liquid gently to achieve a uniform, midnight-like aesthetic.
- Rapidly tilt the saucepan and immerse each apple, rotating smoothly to create an even, glossy black coating. Allow excess liquid to cascade back into the pan before positioning the apple on a parchment-lined surface.
- Position the coated apples in a cool, undisturbed area, permitting the dramatic black shell to solidify completely. This process typically requires approximately 20 minutes of patient waiting.
- Once hardened, the black poison apples are ready to intrigue and delight guests with their sinister, gleaming appearance.
Notes
- Make sure apples are completely dry before dipping to prevent the candy coating from becoming watery or sliding off.
- Use a candy thermometer for precise temperature control, as overheating can cause the sugar to burn and create a bitter taste.
- Select firm, fresh apples with smooth surfaces for the best coating adhesion and most attractive final appearance.
- If you prefer a less intense black color, gradually add food coloring and stop when you reach your desired shade.
- Create a non-stick surface by lightly greasing the parchment paper with cooking spray to make removing the apples easier.
- For a gluten-free version, confirm all ingredients, especially corn syrup, are certified gluten-free.
- Work rapidly during the dipping process to prevent the candy coating from hardening before completely covering the apples.
- Store finished candy apples in a cool, dry place and consume within 24 hours for optimal texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 66 g
- Sodium: 0 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 78 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg