Crunchy-bottomed toffee apples

Name: Crunchy-bottomed toffee apples
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: 12 essential Waitrose Mini Apples, stalks removed, washed; 50 g sesame seeds, toasted; 50 g pecans, toasted and chopped; 400 g caster sugar; 350 g golden syrup

This toffee apple recipe is crunchy, chewy and a great autumnal snack or treat to enjoy at a bonfire night or Halloween extravaganza. Pecans and sesame seeds bring the crunch factor, giving these old-school favourites a tasty twist. Learn how to make toffee apples, then check out more recipes for spooky season with our Halloween recipes and Halloween party food recipes.

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Vegetarian

Makes12
CourseDessert
Prepare15 mins
Cook25 mins
Total time40 mins

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12 essential Waitrose Mini Apples, stalks removed, washed
50g sesame seeds, toasted
50g pecans, toasted and chopped
400g caster sugar
350g golden syrup

You will also need

12 lolly sticks

Push a lolly stick into the top of each apple and line a tray with non-stick baking parchment. Tip the sesame seeds and chopped nuts into separate bowls.
Place the sugar, golden syrup and 400ml cold water into a saucepan, heat to a simmer, stirring until the sugar has dissolved. Turn up the heat and boil until the mixture reaches 146°C, or hard crack stage. Remove from the heat.
Carefully dip the apples into the hot toffee and swirl to coat. If the pan is too shallow use a spoon to coat. Dip the bottoms of each into the sesame seeds or nuts. Place on the lined tray and leave until set.

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