LET’S COOK: CURSED CANDY APPLES

INGREDIENTS

• 8-10 apples
• 4 dl/360g caster or granulated sugar
• 2 dl water
• 2 tbsp golden syrup or glucose
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• Black food colouring
• Wooden sticks or skewers – twigs look really cool but must be properly cleaned and be safe. Not everything in nature is.
• Optional – plastic, or edible if you are brave, insects or spooky decorations

INSTRUCTIONS

• Wash and dry the apples, then remove the stems.
• Insert the wooden sticks into the top of each apple.
• In a saucepan, combine sugar, water, syrup, and lemon juice.
• Heat on medium-high heat, without stirring until the mixture reaches 150°C (300°F).
• Remove from stove and stir in black food colouring.
• Carefully dip each apple into the mixture – make sure it is well-coated.
• Place them on a parchment-lined tray and add your decorations if you have any.
• Leave them to cool and let the coating harden.