Black Candy Apples (or Poison Candy Apples) are the perfect treat to make for your Halloween celebrations. Spooky and fun, kids love ’em. This is the perfect sweet Halloween treat that is spooky and fun!
Clean the wax coating off of the apples by soaking them in a vinegar/water mixture. The candy won’t stick to the apples if the coating is present. Dry well.
In a saucepan, combine the sugar, water, corn syrup, and black food dye. Place the candy thermometer in the pan and bring to a boil it should reach 290 degrees Fahrenheit.
Dip each prepared apple into the saucepan and coat fully. Swirl it a couple of times to get a thick, dark black coating. Lift from the liquid candy and let the excess drip off.