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Halloween toffee apples

Halloween Toffee Apples: Sweet, Crunchy Festive Fun!

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These Halloween toffee apples transform a simple apple into a delightful treat, perfect for Halloween festivities.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 8 apples
Course: Dessert
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Apples
  • 8 Red Apples Choose firm apples that provide a perfect crunch and sweetness.
  • 8 Sturdy, Clean Twigs or Lolly Sticks Ensure they’re robust enough to hold the weight of the toffee coating.
For the Toffee
  • 400 g Caster Sugar This is the key sweetener for a smooth toffee shell.
  • 1 tsp Lemon Juice Balances sweetness and prevents crystallization.
  • 4 tbsp Golden Syrup Helps achieve the right toffee consistency.
For the Decoration
  • Red or Black Food Colouring Optional, based on creativity.
  • Red or Black Food Glitter Optional for extra sparkle.

Equipment

  • saucepan
  • baking parchment
  • Wooden board or baking tray
  • Sugar thermometer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the apples by washing them and inserting sturdy sticks or lolly sticks into each apple.
  2. Line your surface with baking parchment on a wooden board or baking tray.
  3. Make the toffee base by combining caster sugar, lemon juice, and water in a saucepan and heat until clear.
  4. Cook the toffee until it reaches the 'hard crack' stage, then add golden syrup.
  5. Remove from heat, mix in food coloring and glitter if using.
  6. Dip the prepared apples in hot toffee, allowing excess to drip off.
  7. Repeat until all apples are coated, then allow to cool on parchment.
  8. Serve and enjoy the Halloween toffee apples fresh.

Nutrition

Serving: 1appleCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 35gSodium: 10mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 30gVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store uneaten toffee apples in a cool, dry place, ideally enjoying them the same day they are made.

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