A spooky holiday board with candy-coated apples, dips, and seasonal treats perfect for festive occasions.
# What You'll Need:
→ Poison Apples
01 - 6 small Granny Smith apples
02 - 1 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1/2 cup light corn syrup
04 - 1/4 cup water
05 - 1/2 teaspoon black gel food coloring
06 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
07 - Wooden sticks
→ Dips & Sauces
08 - 1/2 cup caramel sauce
09 - 1/2 cup dark chocolate sauce
→ Sweet Treats
10 - 1 cup chocolate-covered pretzel rods
11 - 1 cup gummy worms
12 - 1 cup marshmallows
13 - 1/2 cup Halloween-themed candies (candy corn, jelly beans, eyeball candies)
14 - 1/2 cup chocolate bark, broken into pieces
→ Fruits & Extras
15 - 1/2 cup black grapes
16 - 1/2 cup dried cranberries
17 - 1/2 cup roasted pumpkin seeds
# Directions:
01 - Wash and dry apples thoroughly. Insert wooden sticks into tops and set aside.
02 - Combine sugar, corn syrup, and water in medium saucepan. Heat over medium, stirring until sugar dissolves.
03 - Increase heat and boil without stirring until mixture reaches 300°F (hard crack stage) on candy thermometer, about 7–8 minutes.
04 - Remove from heat and quickly stir in black gel food coloring and vanilla extract.
05 - Dip each apple carefully into candy mixture, swirling to coat completely. Let excess drip off and place on parchment-lined tray to set.
06 - Arrange poison apples in center of large serving board. Place caramel and chocolate sauces in small bowls nearby.
07 - Fill board with pretzel rods, gummy worms, marshmallows, Halloween candies, chocolate bark, grapes, dried cranberries, and pumpkin seeds.
08 - Serve immediately or within a few hours for optimal freshness.
