Poison Apple Halloween Treat Board (Print)

Enchanting poison apples with caramel, chocolate, and themed snacks arranged for festive fun.

# Components:

→ Poison Apples

01 - 6 small Granny Smith apples
02 - 1 cup granulated sugar
03 - ½ cup light corn syrup
04 - ¼ cup water
05 - ½ teaspoon black gel food coloring
06 - ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
07 - Wooden sticks

→ Dips & Sauces

08 - ½ cup caramel sauce
09 - ½ cup dark chocolate sauce

→ Sweet Treats

10 - 1 cup chocolate-covered pretzel rods
11 - 1 cup gummy worms
12 - 1 cup marshmallows
13 - ½ cup Halloween-themed candies (candy corn, jelly beans, eyeball candies)
14 - ½ cup chocolate bark, broken into pieces

→ Fruits & Extras

15 - ½ cup black grapes
16 - ½ cup dried cranberries
17 - ½ cup roasted pumpkin seeds

# Directions:

01 - Wash and thoroughly dry the apples. Insert wooden sticks into the tops and set aside.
02 - In a medium saucepan, combine granulated sugar, light corn syrup, and water. Heat over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves.
03 - Increase heat and boil without stirring until the mixture reaches 300°F (hard crack stage) on a candy thermometer, approximately 7 to 8 minutes.
04 - Remove from heat and quickly stir in black gel food coloring and vanilla extract.
05 - Carefully dip each apple into the hot candy mixture, swirling to coat completely. Allow excess to drip off, then place coated apples on a parchment-lined tray to set.
06 - Place poison apples centrally on a large serving board. Arrange caramel and dark chocolate sauces in small bowls for dipping.
07 - Fill the board with chocolate-covered pretzel rods, gummy worms, marshmallows, Halloween candies, chocolate bark pieces, black grapes, dried cranberries, and roasted pumpkin seeds.
08 - Serve immediately or within a few hours for optimal freshness.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Perfect for Halloween parties
  • Easy to assemble and visually impressive
02 -
  • Use caution when working with hot sugar to prevent burns
  • Substitute black grapes with blueberries or blackberries for color variety
03 -
  • Use a candy thermometer to hit the precise hard crack stage
  • Work quickly when dipping apples to prevent hardening
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