Description
Transform your Halloween party with these ghostly white poison candy apples. This chilling twist on a classic treat will send shivers down your guests’ spines and add a touch of eerie elegance to your spooky spread.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 medium Granny Smith apples (or any tart apples)
- 3 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 1/2 tsp white gel food coloring (or white food powder)
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon extract (optional, for added flavor)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Wooden sticks (for apples)
- Edible white glitter (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the apples: Wash and thoroughly dry the apples to remove any wax. Insert wooden sticks into the top of each apple and place them on a parchment-lined tray.
- Make the candy coating: In a medium saucepan, combine the sugar, water, and corn syrup. Stir continuously over medium-high heat until the sugar dissolves, then stop stirring. Attach a candy thermometer to the saucepan and let the mixture cook until it reaches 300°F (hard crack stage).
- Add the coloring and flavoring: Remove the pan from the heat, then quickly stir in the white food coloring, vanilla extract, and cinnamon extract (if using) until the mixture is fully combined.
- Coat the apples: Carefully dip each apple into the hot candy mixture, swirling it to coat evenly. Let the excess drip off before placing the apples back on the parchment paper.
- Add glitter (optional): While the candy is still wet, sprinkle edible white glitter over the apples for a glittery effect.
- Let them cool: Allow the apples to cool completely and the candy shell to harden (about 30 minutes).
Notes
- Be extremely cautious when working with hot sugar syrup. It can cause severe burns.
- For best results, choose fresh, firm apples without any bruises or soft spots.
- If the candy coating starts to harden while you’re dipping, reheat it gently to maintain the right consistency.
- Store the apples in a cool, dry place. They’re best enjoyed within 24 hours of making.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 candy apple
- Calories: Approximately 300
- Sugar: 74g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 76g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Halloween treats, candy apples, white poison apples, spooky desserts, Halloween party food