toffee/ caramel-ed apples

apple bobbing and toffee apples are great seasonal treats for any halloween party and are great for bon fire night too (uk mainly)

so give this easy recipe a go

you will need:

• 12 ripe/crisp apples
• 40ml of dark corn syrup
• 35g granulated sugar
• 35g light brown sugar 
• 35g heavy cream
• 1/4 teaspoon(s)salt 
• 3 tablespoon(s) butter 
• 3/4 teaspoon(s) vanilla extract

how to make:

Line a baking pan with a generously oiled sheet of parchment paper. Push a candy apple stick into the core of each apple.

Combine the syrup, sugars, heavy cream, and salt in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Simmer until the mixture reaches 270 degrees F – about 15 minutes. Remove from heat, stir in the butter and vanilla. Let cool for 6 to 8 minutes, until caramel thickens to a toffeelike consistency.

 Dip and gently swirl the apples into the caramel and place on the prepared baking sheet. you can add sweets, melted chocolate and other toppings you wish at this stage Let cool completely.

 

sweet popcorn balls

want a sweet but more traditional treat for trick or treaters or party goers this halloween why not try making some sweet popcorn balls.

to make this sweet snack you will need: 

large bowl of popped pop corn 

50-70g of dried fruit (figs, cherries, raisins, apricots)

40g granulated sugar 

25 g brown sugar

28g corn syrup

150ml of water 

Directions

1.  Toss popcorn and dried fruit together in a large, lightly oiled, heatproof bowl. Oil 2 waxed paper-lined baking  pans and a long metal fork. Set aside.
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3. Bring sugar, brown sugar, corn syrup, and water to a boil over medium-high heat in a medium saucepan fitted with a candy thermometer. 
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5. Reduce heat to medium and cook until mixture reaches 260 degrees F.
6. Carefully pour the syrup over the popcorn mixture. Stir with the fork to distribute. Let sit for 1 to 2 minutes.
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8. With well-oiled hands, form 3-inch balls, place on pans, and cool completely. Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days.