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October 7, 2020 By Karen 4 Comments

Poison Candy Apples #HalloweenTreatsWeek

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Poison Candy Apples Recipe: These stunning poison candy apples are surprisingly quick easy and a hauntingly spooky addition to your Halloween treat spread.

A picture of three black candied apples on a wooden server with sticks in the top.

This post and recipe was created for #HalloweenTreatsWeek! I was sent samples by some of the sponsor companies but as always opinions are 100% mine.

You guys know I love apple recipes this time of year! From the comments on my Apple Crumble Pie to Gourmet Caramel apples, I can see you loved them too!

But nothing got as much love as my Candy Apples! You all loved the "Take A Bite" tag so I knew I needed to come up with an official Poisoned Candy Apple recipe for my blog.

Don't let the elegant gleaming shine fool you, these poisoned apples are so easy to make. Let's get started!

Ingredients

To make this simple candy apple recipe at home you will need:

  • 6 Granny Smith Apples
  • 2 ½ cups sugar *I prefer Dixie Crystals brand
  • ½ cup corn syrup
  • ½ cup water
  • Black Food Coloring

It will be helpful if you have a candy thermometer. If you don't have one you can still make this recipe. You can test little spoonfuls for doneness by lifting out of the pan and seeing if it hardens. When it's done, a hard little candy string should form. If the sugar drips off, its not done!

Gathering Sticks

I love using natural sticks for this recipe. It kind of helps play into the spooky witch vibe and gives an eerie appearance. Alternatively, you can use candy sticks.

I gathered my sticks from my backyard and washed and dried them overnight. In the past, I have even applied glitter to mine.

Preparing the apples

Preparing the apples properly is so important! Make sure you thoroughly wash your apples with produce wash and completely dry them. If there is any residual wax or water on the apples, the candy coating will slip off.

Making the candy

Making the candy for poisoned apples is extremely easy! Combine the sugar, corn syrup and water in a pot. You will want to use a medium to large pot, because once the mixture comes to a boil it will almost double in volume for a few minutes.

Stir constantly to avoid any crystals from forming. Cook your candy until it reaches 300 degrees on a candy thermometer or "hard crack stage".

Getting the perfect coating

To get that perfect, flawless coating you will want to dip your apples immediately. I like to dip them two times.

Be sure to let the access candy drip off before placing it on a parchment paper lined baking tray to cool.

Storing candy apples

Candy apples always taste the best when they are fresh. But if you have leftovers, you will want to store your candy apples in the fridge. They will last up to a week when properly stored in the fridge.

For more apple recipes check out:

Apple Crumble Pie

Air Fryer Mummy Tarts

Candy Apples

Gourmet Caramel Apples

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Pinterest Image of Poisoned Candy Apples. Black candy coated granny smith apples with sticks on a wooden serving platter.
Take a look more spooky Halloween recipes from our #HalloweenTreatsWeek Bloggers today:  Halloween Cookies & Bars:
  • Bat Sugar Cookies from The Flour Handprint
  • Voodoo Doll Cookies from Sweet ReciPEAS
  • Halloween Confetti Cookies from Fake Ginger
  • Black Cat Whoopie Pies from Strawberry Blondie Kitchen
Halloween Cakes & Cupcakes:
  • Marshmallow SpiderWeb Cupcakes from Big Bear's Wife
  •  Candy Corn Poke Cake from Devour Dinner
  • Halloween Brownie Cupcakes from Hezzi-D's Books and Cooks
  • Hocus Pocus Layer Cake from Love and Confections
  • Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cupcakes from It's Shanaka
Halloween Brownies:
  • Spider brownie bites from Tastes of Homemade 
  • Evil Dead Necronomicon Brownies from Savory Moments
Halloween Pies & Cheesecakes:
  • Mini Candy Corn Cheesecakes from Cheese Curd in Paradise
Halloween Drinks:
  • Halloween Themed Layered Drinks from 4 Sons R Us
Chilled Halloween Treats:
  • Extra Dark Chocolate Pudding from Pastry Chef Online
Sweet Halloween Treats:
  • Spooky Strawberries from For the Love of Food
  • Halloween Bark from West Via Midwest
  • Halloween Snack Mix from Savory Experiments
  • Healthy Halloween Snacks from House of Nash Eats
  • Sweet & Savory Halloween Snack Board from An Affair from  the Heart
  • Spooky Candy Bark from Sweet Beginnings
  • Poisoned Candy Apples from Fresh Coast Eats
  • Donut Hole Mummies from Family Around the Table 
  • Halloween Caramel Popcorn Munch Recipe from Back To My Southern Roots
  • Spiderweb Donuts from Lemon Blossoms
Savory Halloween Recipes: 
  • Mini Monster Meatball Sliders from A Kitchen Hoor's Adventures
  • Mummy Brie from The Spiffy Cookie
  • Halloween Deviled Eggs from I am a Honey Bee

Black Poison Candy Apples

These stunning poison candy apples are surprisingly quick easy and a hauntingly spooky addition to your Halloween treat spread.
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Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: black candy apples, easy halloween treats, halloween candy apples, halloween snacks, halloween sweets, poison candy apples
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 498kcal
Author: Karen

Equipment

  • Candy Thermometer

Ingredients

  • 6 Granny Smith Apples
  • 2 ½ cups granulated white sugar
  • ½ cup corn syrup
  • ½ cup water
  • Black Food Coloring

Instructions

  • Wash and thoroughly dry the apples. Insert a stick into the top of the apples and set aside.
  • Prepare a baking sheet with wax paper, sprayed with cooking spray. Set aside.
  • In a small saucepan, mix the sugar, corn syrup and water and attach the candy thermometer to the side of the pan, ensuring that the bottom reaches the mixture.
  • Cook the mixture over medium heat, until the candy thermometer reaches 300 degrees.
  • Remove the pan from heat and stir in black food coloring until desired color is reached.
  • Dip each apple into the melted sugars, allowing access to drip off. Dip each apple 2-3 times before setting them on the sprayed wax paper to set.

Notes

Expert Tips for Making Poison Candy Apples:
Don't forget your apples must be 100% dry before coating them.
It may feel like making the candy coating is taking forever. It does tend to be a slow process but be patient and stay nearby! Things will begin to move VERY quickly towards the end. 
If you don’t have a candy thermometer, you can make a pretty close guess to when the candy is done cooking when they syrup forms a thin thread when being lifted from the mixture with a spoon. If it pours off easily, it’s not done. 
The candy mixture may thicken up as your are dipping. If that happens, place the mixture back onto heat to re-melt.
To easily clean your pans after this recipe, add water to the empty pan and bring to a boil. This will make it easier to clean the candy off!

Nutrition

Calories: 498kcal | Carbohydrates: 130g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 21mg | Potassium: 195mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 124g | Vitamin A: 98IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 1mg
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Happy Halloween!

Spooky Season is here and it is time for 2020's #HalloweenTreatsWeek event! #HalloweenTreatsWeek is a yearly Halloween blogging event that is hosted by Angie from Big Bear’s Wife  & its a creepy and haunting week-long event is filled with some amazingly wicked Halloween treats, recipes and some frightfully fun giveaways.

“When witches go riding, and black cats are seen, the moon laughs and whispers ‘tis near Halloween.”

For the 3rd annual #HalloweenTreatsWeek event we have 30 hauntingly talented bloggers that are sharing their favorite Halloween recipes throughout the week! Follow the hashtag #HalloweenTreatsWeek on social media and look at the bottom of each post to see all of the Halloween recipes that we’re sharing!

Plus, don’t forget that we have some great giveaways for you this week thanks to our amazing sponsor and bloggers this year!  

Prize #1 from Dixie Crystals

OXO Good Grips 3-Piece Stainless-Steel Mixing Bowl Set

OXO Good Grips 3-Piece Stainless-Steel Mixing Bowl Set

 

Prize #2 from Angie at BigBearsWife 

Ninja OP301 Foodi 9-in-1 Pressure, Slow Cooker, Air Fryer and More, with 6.5 Quart Capacity and 45 Recipe Book, and a High Gloss Finish

Ninja OP301 Foodi 9-in-1 Pressure, Slow Cooker, Air Fryer and More, with 6.5 Quart Capacity and 45 Recipe Book, and a High Gloss Finish

Prize #3 from Nicole Taggart's Origami Owl Jewelry Bar

Origami Owl Locket and Halloween Charms

Origami Owl Locket and Halloween Charms  

Prize #4 from Kathy at Lemon Blossoms 

6 Quart Instant Pot Duo 7-in-1 Electric Pressure Cooker

6 Quart Instant Pot Duo 7-in-1 Electric Pressure Cooker

 

Prize #5 from Terri at Our Good Life

Young Living’s Thieves Mints ($50 Value)

Pop a Thieves Mint into your mouth for cinnamint-fresh breath after meals. Made with naturally derived ingredients and free of artificial sweeteners, dyes, and preservatives, Thieves Mints are a choice you can feel good about. Created with Young Living’s Thieves essential oil blend, these mints deliver minty coolness with a hint of warm, sugar-free sweetness. Thieves Mints come in a conveniently sized container that is great to take on the go!!

Young Living’s Thieves Mints ($50 Value)  

Prize #6 from Julie  at Back To My Southern Roots

1 Copy of  - The Peanuts Family Cookbook: Delicious Dishes for Kids to Make with Their Favorite Grown-Ups

The Peanuts Family Cookbook: Delicious Dishes for Kids to Make with Their Favorite Grown-Ups  

Prize #7 from Peabody of Sweet ReciPEAS

1 Copy of her new cookbook "Holy Sweet! 60 Indulgent Recipes for Bigger, Better Desserts"

 

Prize #8 from Megan of Strawberry Blondie Kitchen

1 Copy of her cookbook, "Incredible One-Pot Cooking: Easy, Delicious Recipes for Exciting Meals Without the Mess"

"Incredible One-Pot Cooking: Easy, Delicious Recipes for Exciting Meals Without the Mess"  

Prize #9 from Nicole of For the Love of Food Blog

1 Copy of "Friends: The Official Cookbook"

Friends: The Official Cookbook

 

Prize #10 from Michaela from An Affair from the Heart, Jennifer from Take Two Tapas and Michele from West Via Midwest

ONE (1) $75 Amazon gift card$75 Amazon gift card

 

Prize #11 from Shanaka from It’s Shanaka

ONE (1) $25 Amazon gift card$25 Amazon gift card

 

Prize #12 from Ashley from Cheese Curd In Paradise

1 Copy of her cookbook, " The Serial Killer Cookbook: True Crime Trivia and Disturbingly Delicious Last Meals from Death Row's Most Infamous Killers and Murderers"

 

Prize #13 from Amy from House of Nash Eats

ONE (1) $100 Amazon gift card

ONE (1) $100 Amazon gift card

  a Rafflecopter giveaway   Giveaway open to US Residents 18 years or older. All entries will be verified. No PO Boxes Please. Prizes will be sent directly from sponsors to winners, bloggers are not responsible for prizes. This giveaway runs from October 5th – October 10th at 11:59PM EST. Winners will be selected soon afterward and contacted by e-mail. Winners will have 48 hours to respond or a new winner will be chosen. There are a total of 14 prizes and therefore we will have a total of 14 winners. No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited by law. Disclaimer: These posts and recipes are part of the week-long event, #HalloweenTreatsWeek but all opinions are 100% mine! We would like to Thank our amazing brand sponsors: Dixie Crystals that provided a prize pack for our giveaways and also sent some samples and products to the #HalloweenTreatsWeek bloggers to use in their recipes. We would also love to give a huge thanks to our Halloween Treats Week bloggers because a lot of them also donated prizes for the giveaways, including:  Angie of BigBearsWife ,  Nicole of Nicole Taggart's Origami Owl Jewelry Bar, Kathy of Lemon Blossoms,  Terri of Our Good Life,  Julie of Back To My Southern Roots,  Peabody of Sweet ReciPEAS, Megan of Strawberry Blondie Kitchen, Nicole of For the Love of Food Blog, Michaela of An Affair from the Heart, Jennifer of Take Two Tapas , Michele of West Via Midwest, Shanaka of It’s Shanaka, Ashley of Cheese Curd In Paradise, and Amy from House of Nash Eats!
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  1. Hezzi-D says

    October 07, 2020 at 8:43 pm

    Your coating looks like glass! Gorgeous!

  2. Amy (Savory Moments) says

    October 08, 2020 at 8:40 pm

    These are the prettiest candy apples I've ever seen! I love the black coating against the green apples.

  3. Karen says

    October 10, 2020 at 9:43 pm

    Thank you so much Amy! Glad to hear you like them 🙂

  4. Karen says

    October 10, 2020 at 9:44 pm

    Thank you so much - they are so easy to make and taste fantastic too!

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