# Poisonously Sweet Treats Matt Bites Whips up Some Scary Apples for Halloween By Susan Keefe | Published 2011-10-10 | Special Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scary-apples References: [foodista](http://www.foodista.com/blog/2011/10/07/scary-candy-apples) & [mattbites](http://mattbites.com/2011/10/05/adams-scary-apples/) The best thing about Halloween is all the [kooky concoctions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/witches-punch), like these Scary Candy Apples that accompany the macabre holiday. These festive apples come from the gorgeous food blog Matt Bites and they are sure to make a splash at your Halloween party with their bold colors and glossy finish. These bad apples are dressed up in a dramatic candy coating of red and black. For an extra touch of morbidity the apples are skewered on sinister-looking twigs. These apples appear so menacing I doubt even the gullible Snow White would take a nibble of these garish fruits. The ingenious use of [cinnamon-flavored oil](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-cinnamon-bitz) in the candy coating promises a punchy seasonable taste that your run-of-the-mill candy apples often lack. Aside from their intimidating appearance there is no doubt these spooky treats will disappear at your next [costume party](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halloweenthemed-margarita). Get ready for Halloween and serve up a platter of these Scary Candy Apples to watch them magically disappear. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.6/10 - Popularity: 3% | Activity: 6% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Special](https://www.trendhunter.com/special) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Kooky Concoctions:** Creating Halloween-themed treats with unique flavor combinations and bold colors for a memorable party experience. - **Dramatic Candy Coatings:** Experimenting with inventive coatings on traditional treats to add a sense of creativity and novelty for special occasions. - **Menacing Food Presentation:** Playing with presentation to create an element of surprise, shock, and fear with visually appealing Halloween treats. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Food and Beverage:** Introducing new Halloween-themed products with unique flavors, colors, and presentation for a memorable party experience. - **Event Planning:** Incorporating inventive and visually appealing food presentation concepts for Halloween parties and events to create a lasting impression. - **Marketing and Advertising:** Utilizing visually striking and creative food presentation in ad campaigns and product launches for Halloween and other special occasions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Macabre Halloween Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/poptarts-halloween-bites.md) - [Spooky Ice Cream Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scoops-skulls-series.md) - [Sensorial Horror-Inspired Hard Ciders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prank-pack.md) - [Halloween-Themed Snack Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soreen-halloween.md) - [Artisan-Quality Halloween Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tous-les-jours-spooky-delights.md) - [Artisanal Halloween Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2024-halloween-collection.md) - [Halloween-Themed Cannabis Edibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grn-the-bite-club-collection.md) - [Halloween-Inspired Cupcake Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/supernatural-kitchen.md) - [Halloween-Themed Margarita Recipes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halloweenthemed-margarita.md)