Black Poison Swirl Candy Apples Recipe: Indulge in Spooky Delight!
Indulge in spooky delight with these Black Poison Swirl Candy Apples, perfect for Halloween or any festive occasion!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 6 candy apples 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 medium apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 teaspoon black gel food coloring
- 1/4 teaspoon purple gel food coloring
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon extract (optional)
- Candy apple sticks
Instructions
- Prepare the Apples: Wash and dry the apples. Remove wax by dipping in boiling water briefly, then dry thoroughly.
- Insert Sticks: Insert candy apple sticks into the apples.
- Make Candy Mixture: Combine sugar, corn syrup, and water in a saucepan. Boil until it reaches 300°F.
- Add Color and Flavor: Remove from heat and stir in black and purple gel food coloring, vanilla extract, and cinnamon extract.
- Dip Apples: Dip apples in the candy mixture, swirling to coat evenly. Place on parchment-lined sheet to set.
- Allow to Set: Let the candy coating harden at room temperature before serving.
Notes
- For added flair, drizzle melted black candy coating or chocolate for a marbled effect.
- Enhance the flavor by sprinkling sea salt on the warm candy coating for a sweet and salty twist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 apple
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 60g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 75g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg