Bloody Eyeball Candy Apples: The Spookiest Halloween Treat
Creepy and delicious, these Bloody Eyeball Candy Apples are the ultimate Halloween treat—crunchy apples coated in glossy red candy and decorated with spooky eyeballs.
Ingredients
- 6 Granny Smith apples
- 6 wooden sticks
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 3/4 cup water
- 1/2 tsp red gel food coloring
- 1 cup white chocolate or candy melts
- 6 edible sugar eyes or gummy circles
- Red and black decorating gel
Instructions
- 1. Wash and dry apples thoroughly, then insert wooden sticks.
- 2. In a saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup, and water.
- 3. Bring mixture to a boil and heat to 300°F (hard-crack stage).
- 4. Remove from heat, stir in red gel coloring.
- 5. Dip apples quickly, coating evenly, and place on greased parchment.
- 6. Melt white chocolate and spread a circle for the “eye.”
- 7. Press an edible eye in the center and let set.
- 8. Use red gel to draw bloodshot veins, and black gel for creepy detail.
- 9. Allow apples to cool completely before serving.
Notes
Best eaten within 2 days for freshness.
Use parchment, not wax paper, to avoid sticking.
Caramel layer under candy adds extra flavor.