Description
Bloody Eyeball Candy Apples are a fun and spooky treat, perfect for Halloween celebrations. These delightful desserts combine the crispness of fresh apples with a sweet, glossy candy coating that resembles blood, topped with white chocolate eyeballs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 medium-sized apples (Granny Smith or Fuji)
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup corn syrup
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 teaspoon red food coloring
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 6 ounces white chocolate
- 1 ounce dark chocolate
- Lollipop sticks or wooden skewers
- Candy corn
- Fake spiders (optional)
Instructions
- Gather all your ingredients.
- Wash and dry the apples thoroughly, then insert a stick into each apple.
- In a saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup, and water, and heat until dissolved. Boil until it reaches 300°F (150°C).
- Melt white chocolate and create eyeballs on parchment paper, then add dark chocolate pupils.
- Dip each apple into the candy coating and place on a baking sheet, adding an eyeball on top.
- Let the candy coating set for about 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Choose firm apples like Granny Smith or Fuji for best results.
- Monitor the candy temperature closely for a shiny finish.
- Use a rustic platter for serving and add decorations for a spooky effect.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Candy coating
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 candy apple
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Halloween, candy apples, spooky treats, dessert, party food