POISON APPLES

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Everyone knows witches are not to be trusted with apples. Assure your guests that the coating of caramel, pistachios, and chocolate on these twig-skewered fruits is safe to eat (then cackle mysteriously).

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Yield Makes 15

Number Of Ingredients 7

15 Lady apples
3/4 cup coarsely chopped pistachios
Vegetable oil cooking spray, for baking sheet
1 1/2 cups sugar
1/2 cup corn syrup
1/2 cup heavy cream, room temperature
2 ounces bittersweet chocolate (preferably 61 percent cacao), melted and slightly cooled

Steps:

  • Poke a hole into stem end of each apple, and insert a clean 5-inch twig, small dowel, or skewer into each hole. Set pistachios on a plate. Lightly coat a baking sheet with cooking spray.
  • Place sugar and corn syrup in a medium, heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring occasionally with a wooden spoon, until mixture is dark gold, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat, and slowly drizzle in heavy cream, stirring vigorously. Let stand for 5 minutes.
  • Dip 1 apple into caramel to coat bottom third, and remove immediately, allowing excess to drip off bottom. Dip caramel-coated apple into pistachios, using your fingers to help nuts stick to caramel. Transfer coated apple to oiled baking sheet, nut side down. Repeat with remaining apples, caramel, and pistachios. Let apples stand until set, about 30 minutes.
  • Place melted chocolate in a resealable plastic bag. Snip off the tip of one bottom corner to form a very small hole. Holding 1 apple by the twig, drizzle lines of chocolate onto apple, and let stand until chocolate is set, 5 to 10 minutes. Repeat with remaining apples and chocolate.

Bongani Moriri
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I substituted almond flour for the all-purpose flour to make this recipe gluten-free. It turned out just as delicious!


Max Shake
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I had a bit of trouble getting the caramel sauce to the right consistency, but the end result was worth the effort.


YEET YEET
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The presentation of these apples was stunning. I arranged them on a bed of dry ice for a dramatic effect.


Dj Alaire
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I added a pinch of cayenne pepper to the caramel sauce for a spicy twist. It gave the apples a unique and unexpected flavor.


Rick Harter
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I love that this recipe can be prepared in advance. It saved me a lot of time on the day of my dinner party.


sulaiman mammud
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Oh my, these apples are dangerously delicious! The caramel sauce was the perfect complement to the tartness of the apples.


Shahadat Vai
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These poison apples were a hit at my Halloween party! They added a festive and spooky touch to the dessert table.


Arpan Dangaura
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I appreciated that this recipe used natural ingredients and avoided artificial sweeteners. The resulting apples were a guilt-free indulgence.


Aliraza Baig
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As a beginner in the kitchen, I found this recipe easy to follow. The step-by-step instructions and clear measurements made it a breeze to prepare.


Jael Lewis
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I've always been a fan of poison apples, and this recipe did not disappoint. The combination of cinnamon and sugar created a delicious and aromatic treat.


shanon sudar
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This recipe was a delightful success! The balance of spices and sweetness was perfect, and the apples held their shape beautifully. My family raved about them.