Description
Delicious black poison swirl candy apples perfect for Halloween.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 medium apples
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 teaspoon black food coloring
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
- Sprinkles for decoration
Instructions
- Wash and dry the apples, removing the stems.
- Insert sticks into the tops of the apples.
- In a saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup, and water over medium heat.
- Stir until sugar dissolves, then increase heat and boil without stirring until it reaches 300°F (hard crack stage).
- Remove from heat and stir in black food coloring.
- Dip each apple into the candy mixture, coating evenly.
- Allow excess candy to drip off, then place apples on parchment paper.
- Melt dark chocolate chips and drizzle over the apples for a swirl effect.
- Top with sprinkles and let cool until hardened.
Notes
- Choose firm apples for better coating.
- Work quickly as the candy hardens fast.
- Use a candy thermometer for accurate results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Candy making
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 apple
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 60g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Black Poison Swirl Candy Apples, Halloween treats, candy apples