Best 4 Black Candy Apples Recipes
Black candy apples, a fun and festive fall treat, are a delicious twist on the classic caramel apple. They are perfect for Halloween parties, school carnivals, or as a special after-school snack. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create these mouthwatering treats that are sure to impress your friends and family.
Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!
BLACK-HEARTED CANDY APPLES
The glossy coating of these old-fashioned candy apples is hard, not soft like the more common caramel variety. It's best to lick them like a lollipop. You can also cut into wedges with a sharp knife, but the candy coating may crack. —Agnes Ward, Stratford, Ontario
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 40m
Yield 4 apples.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Wash and thoroughly dry apples; remove stems. Insert wooden pop sticks into apples. Place on a waxed paper-lined baking sheet; set aside., In a large heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, water and corn syrup. Cook and stir over medium heat until sugar is dissolved. Bring to a boil. Cook, without stirring, until a candy thermometer reads 290° (soft-crack stage)., Remove from the heat and pour into 2 small bowls. Stir 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon and red food coloring into 1 bowl; stir black food coloring and remaining cinnamon into other bowl., Working quickly, dip 2 apples into red sugar mixture and 2 apples into black sugar mixture to completely coat. Place on prepared baking sheet; let stand until set.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 614 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 35mg sodium, Carbohydrate 161g carbohydrate (129g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 0 protein.
BLACK CANDY APPLES
A teaspoon of black food coloring added to homemade caramel sauces gives these carnival sweets a dark twist for Halloween. They take just 10 minutes to prepare, so this bewitching bite is just around the corner.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes
Time 25m
Yield Makes 8
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Line a baking sheet with parchment, and lightly brush parchment with butter. Combine sugar, water, corn syrup, and food coloring in a medium heavy-bottomed saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-high. Boil until syrup reaches 300 degrees to 310 degrees (hard-crack stage) on a candy thermometer, about 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, insert a wooden dowel into the stem end of each apple, pushing halfway down. When syrup reaches desired temperature, immediately remove from heat. Working quickly, dip apples, 1 at a time, in caramel to coat. Transfer to baking sheet; let cool. Candy apples can be made up to 4 hours ahead; keep at room temperature until ready to serve.
RED AND BLACK CANDY APPLES
This is a fabulous Halloween creation that I fell in love with and had to keep safe (as in not losing the recipe!). It's from mattbites.com (http://mattbites.com/2011/10/05/adams-scary-apples/) and I unashamedly stole it word for word. You'll find some amazing photo's of these apples there too. All credit goes to Matt and Adam, and they deserve it in truckloads! "*A Note About The Black Apples:* Lighter colored apples (Granny Smith, Golden Delicious) work well in making the red appear bright and glassy; darker apples like red delicious help the black candy appear as dark as possible. Muy spooky! Also, Adam made one batch with red food coloring and after he had a few red apples he reheated the candy mixture and added black food coloring. Adding black to red will make it darker. He repeated the dipping process. Black food coloring can be found online or at specialty baking stores." Do Not take the times I gave as gospel they are a complete guess. IMPORTANT: You will also need "8-10 wooden twigs, twimmed"
Provided by Annacia
Categories Candy
Time 50m
Yield 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Clean and dry the apples.
- Try to remove as much of the wax as possible.
- If you purchase them from your local farmer�s market then chances are they have not been treated with the food grade wax that makes then shine. Remove any stems or leaves and insert a twig into the end of each apple. To facilitate easier twig entry you can carefully sharpen the end of the twig or use a candy stick to create a guide hole.
- Set apples aside.
- Heat and stir sugar, corn syrup and water in a saucepan until sugar has dissolved.
- Boil until the syrup reaches 300 degrees on a candy thermometer.
- Don�t go over 310 degrees or your candy burns and then you�ll be sad.
- Remove from heat and stir in flavored oil and food coloring.
- Dip one apple completely in the syrup and swirl it so that it becomes coated with the melted sugar candy.
- Hold the apple above the saucepan to drain off excess. Place apple, with the stick facing up, onto a baking sheet that�s greased or lined with a silpat.
- Repeat the process with the remaining apples.
- If your syrup thickens or cools too much, simply reheat briefly before proceeding.
- Let the apples cool completely before serving.
BLACK CANDY APPLES
These are always a hit at our Halloween parties. I make different colors than the original red (purple, black,green) and if you want to be "fancy" you can dip them first in the clear syrup, then 3/4 up in red (let cool completely in between dips) and half dip in black :) I also sprinkle them with "witch dust" ;)
Provided by Nicole P.
Categories Candies
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- 1. Lightly spray parchment or wax paper with cooking oil spray and set aside until needed. Place the sticks securely in the apples, entering at the stems. Set aside until needed
- 2. In a sauce pot, combine sugar, water, corn syrup, black food coloring, and cinnamon extract, stir and insert a candy thermometer. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-high. Boil until the mixture reaches 300°F, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat. (see my below table link for candy stages)
- 3. Immediately and quickly dip the apples into the syrup, twisting to cover the apple. Place the candied apples onto the prepared parchment or wax paper and allow to cool. Apples can be made up to 6 hours in advance of serving!
- 4. Here is a reference table I made last month about the different candy stages, hope it will help you with or without a candy thermometer! https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=539309059475945&set=a.489397737800411.1073741880.463079327098919&type=1&theater
Tips:
- Choose the right apples: For candy apples, choose firm, tart apples that will hold their shape when coated in caramel. Granny Smith and Honeycrisp apples are good options.
- Prepare the apples: Wash and dry the apples thoroughly. Remove the stems and insert a lollipop stick into the top of each apple.
- Make the caramel: There are many different recipes for caramel, but the basic ingredients are sugar, corn syrup, butter, and cream. You can also add flavorings such as vanilla extract or cinnamon.
- Dip the apples in caramel: Hold the apple by the stick and dip it into the hot caramel. Turn the apple to coat it evenly. Let the excess caramel drip off.
- Decorate the apples: You can decorate the apples with a variety of toppings, such as chopped nuts, sprinkles, or crushed candy canes. You can also drizzle the apples with chocolate or caramel sauce.
- Let the apples cool: Place the apples on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet and let them cool completely before serving.
Conclusion:
Candy apples are a classic Halloween treat that are easy to make at home. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create delicious and festive candy apples that everyone will love. So get creative and have fun making your own candy apples this Halloween!
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