{"id":267070,"date":"2024-03-26T07:53:30","date_gmt":"2024-03-26T14:53:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/?p=267070"},"modified":"2024-05-24T06:23:46","modified_gmt":"2024-05-24T13:23:46","slug":"apples-for-halloween-treats","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/recipes\/apples-for-halloween-treats\/","title":{"rendered":"Need an Easy, Unique Recipe for Halloween Treats? Try These ‘Poison’ Candy Apples"},"content":{"rendered":"\"apples<\/a>\n

Spooky season<\/a> is fast approaching, and there\u2019s nothing spookier than a “poisoned” apple! Never fear; these candy apples for Halloween are all treat and no tricks–and the recipe is scary<\/em> easy. Just grab your favorite apples (a trip to the apple orchard is encouraged, but not required), some wooden skewers, a candy thermometer, and a few basic ingredients, and you’re ready to go!<\/p>\n\"candy<\/a>\n

To make ‘poison’ candy apples, we\u2019re cooking together a mixture of sugar, corn syrup, water, cinnamon, and red food coloring on the stovetop until the hard-crack stage (hence the need for the candy thermometer). Then, we\u2019ll insert skewers into our apples and dip them into the mixture. Be sure to place the candy apples on a piece of wax or parchment paper that\u2019s been sprayed with nonstick spray. (Yes, I earned that one the hard way!)<\/p>\n

Once the candy coating has set, dig in! These are such a fun, old-fashioned feeling treat to have for Halloween. Plus, they fit right in at a party because of the ‘poison’ look.<\/p>\n\"candy<\/a>\n

When it comes to this recipe, you can use virtually any type of apple that you love. I\u2019m partial to sweet and crisp apples like Honeycrisp and Golden Delicious. I don\u2019t really recommend something soft like McIntosh as they\u2019re mostly just best for eating or making applesauce.<\/p>\n

I hope these spooky ‘poison’ apples are a hit at your Halloween festivities. Scroll for the complete recipe–and have a happy spooky season!<\/p>\n

Candy Apple Recipe<\/h2>\n

Yields:<\/strong> 6-7 apples<\/p>\n

Prep Time:<\/strong> 25 minutes
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Ingredients:<\/h3>\n