Sink your fangs into these tasty vegan toffee apples this Halloween
Toffee apples are a classic Halloween food. They are a good way to offer a treat to children at Halloween whilst still getting them to eat fresh fruit. These vegan toffee apples are a scrumptious autumnal treat that strikes the perfect balance between spooky and sweet.
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With an irresistible vegan toffee coating, these vegan toffee apples are a classic autumnal treat that has been beloved for generations.
Our vegan toffee apples strike the perfect balance between sweet and tart. As you take that first crunchy bite, your taste buds will be treated to a symphony of flavours – the rich, buttery notes of golden syrup, the sharpness of apple, and the comforting warmth of caramelised sugar. It’s a taste sensation that lingers like a ghostly whisper.
The deep, blood-red hue of the toffee coating, achieved with just a few drops of food colouring, adds a ghoulish touch that’s perfect for Halloween. These apples become eerie masterpieces, reminiscent of forbidden fruit from haunted orchards.
How to make vegan caramel
To conjure the mesmerising vegan caramel, combine caster sugar, golden syrup, cider vinegar, and water in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir until the sugar dissolves, then let it simmer without stirring.
For the perfect toffee texture, use a candy thermometer; when it reaches 150°C (300°F), remove it from the heat. Add a few drops of red food coloring and swirl. Remember, molten caramel is scorching, so handle with care!
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Rating:
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients
Method
Ingredients
(Servings: 4)
- 1 1 apples
- 50 50 g caster sugar
- 0.125 0.125 tsp cider vinegar
- 0.5 0.5 Tbsp golden syrup
- 20 20 ml water
- few drops red food colouring
- You will also need:
- 1 1 lolly sticks
Method
- Push a lolly stick into the stalk-end of each apple, ensuring it is in firmly.
- Next, add the caster sugar, cider vinegar, golden syrup, water and food colouring. Bring to a simmer and cook until the sugar has dissolved. Then allow to boil until the temperature of the toffee is 150°C. Remove from the heat.
- Quickly dip the apples into the toffee until coated, and place the coated apples onto a sheet of non-stick paper. Allow to cool.
Nutritional information per serving (265g): Calories 324, Fat 0.3g, Saturates 0.1g, Carbohydrate 84g, Sugars 78g, Fibre 4g, Protein 0.5g, Salt 0.09g
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