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  1. Recipes
  2. 100+ Genius Halloween Ideas for 2026
  3. "Poison" Candy Apples

"Poison" Candy Apples

By Liza JernowPublished: May 5, 2016
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fake poison candy apples
Yields:
12
Prep Time:
40 mins
Total Time:
1 hr

Try an eerie twist on the traditional candy apple for a delicious Halloween treat.

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Ingredients

  • 12 baby Granny Smith apples
  • 12 wooden candy apple sticks or dowels
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 1/2 cup light corn syrup
  • 1 tsp. black gel paste food coloring

Directions

    1. Step 1Wash and dry apples thoroughly. Place on a baking sheet and poke firmly with dowels. Line a second baking sheet with buttered parchment paper, and set aside.
    2. Step 2Place a candy thermometer in a medium saucepan and add sugar, 3/4 cups water, and corn syrup. Place over medium heat; whisk until sugar is dissolved. Let the temperature rise without stirring until it reaches the hard-crack mark at 310 degrees F. Remove pan from heat. Carefully remove thermometer, and add food coloring.
    3. Step 3Swirl pan to mix in the color completely. Swipe and twirl the apple through the candy, shake off excess, and place on buttered baking sheet. Repeat with remaining apples.
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