Spooky Candy Apple Ghosts
A delightful twist on traditional Halloween treats, these candy apple ghosts are easy to make and perfect for family fun.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 8 medium-sized apples (Granny Smith or Fuji recommended)
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 1 cup water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- White candy melts or white chocolate (enough to coat the apples)
- Mini chocolate chips or edible eyes (for decoration)
Instructions
- Prepare the apples: Wash and thoroughly dry the apples. Insert a stick into the top of each apple for easy dipping.
- Make the candy coating: In a medium-sized saucepan, combine the sugar, corn syrup, and water. Cook over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Bring the mixture to a boil without stirring.
- Check for readiness: Let the mixture boil until it reaches a temperature of 300°F (hard crack stage). This usually takes about 10-15 minutes.
- Add flavor: Remove the pot from heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Allow the candy to cool slightly until it thickens.
- Dip the apples: Quickly dip each apple into the candy coating, swirling to coat evenly. Allow excess candy to drip off.
- Set the coating: Place the coated apples on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and let them cool completely.
- Melt the chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the white candy melts or chocolate in short intervals of 30 seconds, stirring in between until smooth.
- Coat with white chocolate: Once the apples are cool, drizzle the melted chocolate over each apple or dip them again for a fuller ghostly cover.
- Add faces: While the chocolate is still wet, use mini chocolate chips or edible eyes to create ghost faces.
- Let them set: Allow the chocolate to harden completely before serving or storing.
Notes
Work quickly when dipping the apples. Use a candy thermometer for accurate candy consistency. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.