Did someone say dessert? Don't worry - we could never forget the most important part of any meal - and these Poison Caramel Apples are a Halloween show stopper!!
Just like regular caramel apples, these are just as easy as they are delicious - just waayyy spookier!
Image by: @lilluna
Ingredients:
2 lbs cubed caramels
3 Tablespoons heavy cream
8 medium Granny Smith apples
Black food colouring (a gel will yield a more opaque black)
a few drops cinnamon flavouring/extract (optional)
sticks for apples (sturdy enough to support the weight of the apple when coating with caramel, and also will withstand the force of biting into the apple)
parchment paper
cooking spray
How-To:
First, prep the apples. Using a clean scrubber, wash the skin of the apples. When the apple is ready, the skin of the apple will no longer be shiny and all wax removed. Dry and set the apples in the refrigerator until ready to use.
Now the caramel. Unwrap the caramels then place them in a medium saucepan set over medium-low heat. Add the heavy cream and cook the caramels, stirring occasionally, until they melt and the mixture is a smooth consistency. Reduce the heat to low.
Add the gel food coloring into the melted caramel. If using flavoring, add flavoring at this time as well. Gently stir the caramel to make sure all of the coloring and flavoring are incorporated. Do not stir vigorously or air bubbles will appear.
Insert the apples with sticks and dry any of the juice around the stem with a paper towel or cloth.
Dip each of the apples into the caramel mixture, shaking off any excess and scraping any caramel off the bottoms of the apples.
Place the apple on the lightly greased parchment paper. Decorate the apple if desired.
Once all apples have all been coated with caramel, place in refrigerator for 30 minutes to set caramel.
Serve immediately or store in refrigerator for up to 3 days!
Happy Halloween Weekend everyone!!