Description
A Halloween classic with a spooky twist. These shiny dark candy apples are perfect for a ghoulish treat.
Ingredients
6 small to medium apples (Gala or Fuji work well)
6 wooden skewers or sturdy sticks
2 cups granulated sugar
1 cup water
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1 tsp black or dark gel food coloring
1/2 tsp cinnamon extract (optional)
Parchment paper or silicone baking mat
Instructions
1. Wash and thoroughly dry apples. Remove stems and insert a wooden skewer into the core of each apple about two thirds of the way.
2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat and set aside.
3. In a heavy bottomed saucepan combine sugar water and corn syrup over medium high heat stirring until the sugar dissolves. Once dissolved stop stirring.
4. Bring to a boil. Attach a candy thermometer and cook until the syrup reaches 300°F (149°C) hard crack stage 10–15 minutes.
5. Remove from heat. Carefully stir in black gel food coloring and cinnamon extract if using until uniform. Work quickly.
6. Tilt the pan and dip each apple, rotating to coat evenly. Let excess drip back into the pan.
7. Place coated apples on the prepared sheet to cool and harden.
8. Allow to set 30–60 minutes at room temperature before serving.
Notes
For the deepest black use concentrated gel coloring.
Hot sugar is dangerous handle with care and keep kids clear.
Best the same day but can sit at room temperature up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Boiling, Dipping
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 apple
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 65
- Sodium: 5
- Fat: 0
- Saturated Fat: 0
- Unsaturated Fat: 0
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 90
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 0
- Cholesterol: 0