Description
Bloody Eyeball Candy Apples are a fun and spooky treat, perfect for Halloween or any creepy celebration. These delightful desserts combine the crispness of apples with a sweet, hard candy coating that resembles blood, topped with white chocolate eyeballs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium-sized Granny Smith apples
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 1 cup water
- 1 teaspoon red food coloring
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips
- Lollipop sticks or wooden skewers
- Cooking spray
- Optional: Edible glitter or sprinkles for decoration
Instructions
- Gather your ingredients.
- Prepare the apples by washing and drying them, then inserting lollipop sticks.
- Make the candy coating by combining sugar, corn syrup, and water in a saucepan and cooking until it reaches 300°F (150°C).
- Create the eyeballs by melting white chocolate and shaping it into eyeballs, then adding dark chocolate pupils.
- Assemble the candy apples by dipping them in the candy coating and placing the eyeballs on top.
Notes
- Choose fresh and firm apples for the best results.
- Work quickly when dipping the apples to ensure a smooth coating.
- Experiment with different colors and designs for the eyeballs.
- Store in a cool, dry place for up to 3-5 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 candy apple
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 60g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Halloween, candy apples, spooky treats, dessert, family activity