# Sinister Candied Apples These Black Poison Toffee Apples are Perfect to Serve on Halloween By Alyson Wyers | Published 2014-10-20 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/poison-toffee-apples References: [thatsnerdalicious](http://www.thatsnerdalicious.com/play-with-your-food/poison-toffee-apples-are-perfect-for-halloween/) & [simply-delicious-food](http://simply-delicious-food.com/2013/10/29/poison-toffee-apples-halloween/) If you are looking for a [terrifying but delicious treat](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tous-les-jours-spooky-delights) to serve up on Halloween, look no further than these poison toffee apples. This recipe from Alida Ryder of [Simply Delicious](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/protein-instant-pudding) is inspired by Maleficent, with a [black candy coated exterior](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mayo-halloween). Rather than a typical red candy apple or brown caramel coating, these toffee apples uses black gel food coloring to give the sweet snacks a scarier look. By combining food coloring, sugar, water and corn syrup, you can make your own caramel to dip the apples into. In addition to providing a fun and holiday appropriate food to entertain with if you're hosting a Halloween party, the poison toffee apples also make a great center piece. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 41% | Activity: 22% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Spooky Halloween Treats:** There is an opportunity for creating more creepy and creative Halloween-themed treats that are perfect for sharing on social media. - **Alternative Coating Ingredients:** There is an opportunity for recipe developers and food manufacturers to experiment with alternative, eye-catching ingredients to make their candied apples stand out among traditional recipes. - **Customizable Food Coloring:** There is an opportunity for companies to create customizable food coloring targeting events like Halloween that could be used for variety of sweet treats. ### Where This Applies - **Food and Beverage:** Companies can innovate with new ways of making candied apples for Halloween that appeal to consumers, especially around holidays and special events - **Event Planning:** Event planners can curate unique treats that align with certain party themes, delivering an unforgettable experience. - **Social Media:** Social media platforms like Instagram and Pinterest can provide opportunities for businesses to market their Halloween-themed treats, especially in the months leading up to of Halloween. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bitter Caramel Frappuccinos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/booooo-frappuccino.md) - [Halloween-Themed Snack Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soreen-halloween.md) - [Halloween Edition Protein Powders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spooky-toffee-apple-pure-whey.md) - [Artisanal Halloween Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2024-halloween-collection.md) - [Seasonal Licorice Candies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/american-licorice-company-halloween.md) - [Halloween-Themed Cake Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creepy-caramel-ding-dongs.md) - [Spooky Halloween Energy Supplements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sneak-energy-candy-apple.md) - [Green Halloween Candy Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ghoulish-green.md) - [DIY Monster Pops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monster-pops.md)