Description
These enchanting Halloween candy apples are transformed into bubbling witch cauldrons with a glossy green candy coating and a mix of creepy-cute toppings like gummy worms, eyeballs, and candy corn. Perfect for Halloween parties, dessert tables, or spooky trick-or-treat fun!
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 medium apples (Granny Smith, Fuji, or Honeycrisp)
- 6 wooden sticks or skewers
- 2 cups (400 g) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (120 ml) light corn syrup
- ¾ cup (180 ml) water
- ½ tsp green gel food coloring (neon or lime works best)
- Black round silicone molds or cauldron-shaped cups (optional, for effect)
- Assorted Halloween candies: Gummy worms, Candy eyeballs, Candy corn, Sour belts or mini gumdrops, Jelly beans
- Optional: edible glitter or green shimmer dust for an eerie glow
Instructions
- Wash apples thoroughly and remove the wax coating by dipping briefly in boiling water. Dry completely and insert wooden sticks into the tops. Set aside on a parchment-lined tray.
- In a saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup, and water. Stir until sugar dissolves, then stop stirring and let it boil over medium heat until the mixture reaches 300°F (150°C) on a candy thermometer (hard crack stage). Remove from heat and quickly stir in green gel coloring until evenly tinted.
- Working quickly, dip each apple into the hot candy mixture, coating it evenly. Let excess drip off, then place the apple into a black silicone cauldron mold or cup to set. While still tacky, top with Halloween candies (worms, eyeballs, etc.) to create a “bubbling potion” look. Allow to cool completely at room temperature until firm.
- Brush the green candy drip with edible shimmer dust or a light mist of green luster spray for a magical sheen. Serve the apples upright with skewers, or display them in black cauldrons for an enchanting centerpiece.
Notes
- Ensure apples are completely dry before dipping to achieve a smooth coating.
- Use a candy thermometer for accurate temperature measurement.
- Experiment with different toppings for a personalized touch.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Candy Making
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 candy apple
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 50g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg