Poison Apple Candy-Coated Apples
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Ingredients
- 6 medium apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp work best)
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup light corn syrup
- ¾ cup water
- ½ teaspoon black or red gel food coloring
- Wooden sticks (craft sticks or skewers)
- Optional: edible glitter, Halloween sprinkles, or metallic luster dust
Instructions
- Prepare Apples: Wash and dry apples thoroughly to remove wax. Insert wooden sticks firmly into the tops.
- Line a Tray: Place parchment paper or a silicone baking mat on a tray for the dipped apples to set.
- Make the Candy Coating: In a heavy-bottom saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup, and water. Cook over medium heat, stirring gently until sugar dissolves.
- Heat to Hard Crack Stage: Without stirring, allow the syrup to reach 300°F on a candy thermometer. This ensures the coating will harden properly.
- Add Coloring: Once at temperature, remove from heat and stir in gel food coloring until evenly blended.
- Dip the Apples: Quickly dip each apple into the hot syrup, tilting the pan if necessary to fully coat. Lift out, let excess drip off, then place on prepared tray.
- Set the Apples: Allow to cool and harden completely before serving or wrapping.