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शुक्रवार, 29 अक्तूबर 2021

Poison Caramel Apples

Poison caramel apples are the perfect haunted Halloween treat! The glossy black color not only looks spooky but it tastes absolutely amazing! It’s definitely a dessert that will be sure to impress your guests!

Any recipe with caramel is a hit in my book! If you want to try some more of my favorite caramel recipes then go ahead and try this Cake, Popcorn, or these amazing Brownies!

Black caramel apples with sticks gathered together on a wooden board.

What Are Poison Apples?

A fun and spooky twist on a fall treat, these poison caramel apples are just what you need to take your holiday party up a notch! Poison caramel apples are regular caramel apples with a twist. Add in some black food coloring to make that glossy black shell and you have yourself a delicious and unique treat! I absolutely love when I can switch a recipe up to make it more festive for a holiday and these caramel apples are perfect for that!

Not only do these look perfect for Halloween but they are super easy to make! Just make sure that you are patient with the caramel. It can be tricky and you don’t want to overcook it! I have listed some tips below to help you out! Just follow those and these will turn out SOO GOOD. In fact, if you want to make an entire Halloween spread for your guests then make these Mummy Cookie Bites or these Halloween Cupcakes to go with them! Your haunted holiday party will be the talk of the town!

Ingredients in Poison Caramel Apples

You most likely already have all of these ingredients in your kitchen! The only thing you might have to go and buy ahead of time is the black food coloring. See the recipe card below for a list of exact ingredient measurements.

Apples: I like to use granny smith apples for my caramel apple recipes. Go ahead and leave them in the fridge. They need to be chilled before starting this recipe!
Caramel apple sticks: You can find these in the baking section or you could use popsicle sticks or lollipop sticks as well! Whichever is easier!
Water: This is used as a base for your caramel
Granulated sugar: This is what makes these caramel apples sweet!
Light corn syrup: Using this ingredient will help your caramel to not crystalize.
Salt: This enhances the flavors of all of the other ingredients!
Heavy cream: You will want to chill your heavy cream and have that ready before you start into making these apples.
Vanilla extract: Adds in some delcious flavor to the sweetness.
Black food coloring: This is what will take them from a normal caramel apple to a poison caramel apple!

Boiling ingredients together to make caramel apples.

Let’s Make Some Caramel Apples!

These caramel apples are quick and easy to make! Take the time to color them black and your guests will be so impressed with how fancy they are!

Wash, prep and chill the apples: Wash the apples in warm water and then dry each one. This will remove the waxy coating on the apple and help the caramel stick. Using a folded dish towel, insert the sticks in the top of the apples, right where the stem is. Use the folded towel to push the stick as straight as you can down the entire center of the apple. Place prepped apples in the fridge.
Mix ingredients for the caramel: In a medium sized (3-4 quarts) heavy-bottomed saucepan with tall sides, add the water, sugar, corn syrup and salt. Turn the head on to medium high heat and stir constantly with a wooden spoon or heat proof spatula until the sugar is completely dissolved.
Boil and SWIRL (Don’t Stir!): Once the mixture is boiling, stop stirring and watch closely until it turns an amber color. It may take about 10 minutes, but the change will happen fairly quickly. If it appears to be turning darker in one area much faster than the rest, gently swirl the whole pot. DON’T STIR IT!
Add cream, vanilla and black food coloring: Once it is a medium amber color, reduce the heat to medium-low and very carefully and slowly stir in the heavy cream. The mixture will bubble and steam significantly. Continue stirring until the mixture reaches 246° and then remove from the heat. Stir in the vanilla and black food coloring until you reach the desired color.
Dip while caramel is hot and then cool the apples: Dip the apples in the hot caramel, swirling to evenly coat each one. Let the excess caramel drip off and then set the dipped apple on a piece of parchment sprayed with cooking spray or on a silicone baking mat sprayed with cooking spray. Allow to cool completely, about 45 minutes.
Add toppings: Once the apples are completely cooled if desired you can proceed to dip them in chocolate and then in the toppings of your choice.

Black caramel apples with a stick on a wooden board.

Quick and Easy Baking Tips

Poison caramel apples are one of the best fall treats! Being able to make them at home with homemade caramel makes them so fun and easy. Use these tips and tricks to ensure your batches turn out perfectly!

Don’t stir the pot: Caramel can be tricky to make. If you stir your caramel with a utensil before it has the cream added you run the risk of introducing a sugar crystal into it and having to start all over. Instead of stiring it then carefully swirl the whole pot to stir your caramel around.
Corn syrup: Adding a couple tablespoons of light corn syrup will help your caramel avoid crystalizing. It can’t protect it 100% from sugar crystals, but it can help a lot!
Amber color: Waiting for the deeper amber color is a game of patience, but trust me, it has a big pay off! If you add the cream too soon you will end up with a pale caramel. Not only will it look different but the taste won’t be as good either! SO make sure to wait on that dark caramel color!
Dip while hot: Dip your chilled apples when the caramel is right off the stove. It’s much easier to dip them when the caramel is very liquid. It will thicken a lot as it cools so work quickly.
Chocolate for dipping: I find candy chocolate or almond bark works best instead of chocolate chips. Heat the chocolate up in the microwave for 20 seconds at a time and then stir it. Go ahead and do this until it’s all melted and there aren’t any lumps!

How to Store Leftovers

Homemade poison caramel apples are a delightful treat! They will be a hit at any Halloween party. Here is how to store them so that you can enjoy them for a couple of days!

Room Temperature: With these caramel apples you can leave them uncovered on a parchment-lined baking sheet for 1-2 days. The longer they sit, the more the caramel will sweat off the apple and pool around the bottom. Do NOT put them in the fridge! The moisture will make the caramel melt off completely.

Poison Caramel Apples

Poison apples are the perfect haunted Halloween treat! The glossy black color not only looks spooky but it tastes absolutely amazing! It's definitely a dessert that will be sure to impress your guests!

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword poison apple

Prep Time 45 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

Total Time 1 hour

Servings Apples

Calories 445kcal

Author Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

8 small Apples Chilled
Caramel Apple Sticks or lollipop sticks or popsicle sticks work as well
1 Cup Water
1 ½ Cup Granulated Sugar
2 Tablespoons Light Corn Syrup
1 Teaspoon Salt
2 Cups Heavy Cream chilled
1 Teaspoon Vanilla extract
Black Food Coloring

Instructions

Wash the apples in warm water and then dry each one. This will remove the waxy coating on the apple and help the caramel stick. Using a folded dish towel, insert the sticks in the top of the apples, right where the stem is. Use the folded towel to push the stick as straight as you can down the entire center of the apple. Place prepped apples in the fridge.
In a medium-sized (3-4 quarts) heavy-bottomed saucepan with tall sides, add the water, sugar, corn syrup, and salt. Turn the heat on to medium-high heat and stir constantly with a wooden spoon or heat-proof spatula until the sugar is completely dissolved.
Once the mixture is boiling, stop stirring and watch closely until it turns an amber color. It may take about 10 minutes, but the change will happen fairly quickly. If it appears to be turning darker in one area much faster than the rest, gently swirl the whole pot. DON’T STIR IT!
Once it is a medium amber color, reduce the heat to medium-low and very carefully and slowly stir in the heavy cream. The mixture will bubble and steam significantly. Continue stirring until the mixture reaches 246° and then remove from the heat. Stir in the vanilla and black food coloring until you reach the desired color.
Dip the apples in the hot caramel, swirling to evenly coat each one. Let the excess caramel drip off and then set the dipped apple on a piece of parchment sprayed with cooking spray or on a silicone baking mat sprayed with cooking spray. Allow cooling completely, about 45 minutes.
Once the apples are completely cooled if desired you can proceed to dip them in chocolate and then in the toppings of your choice.

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रविवार, 1 अगस्त 2021

Asian Glazed Salmon

Blanketed with an insanely good soy garlic glaze, this juicy Asian glazed salmon is to die for! With how healthy and delicious it is, it will become your new lunch go-to!

Salmon tastes so amazing with a sweet and savory, Asian-inspired sauce on top. You will love my other Thai, honey sesame, and teriyaki salmon recipes!

Asian glazed salmon served on top of asparagus.

Easy and Delicious Asian Glazed Salmon Recipe

Asian glazed salmon is the perfect recipe for when you’re wanting to make something delicious and healthy without spending the whole night doing so. Just a handful of simple ingredients come together to create the most tender and amazing meal! Combine the ease of cooking salmon, its health benefits, a perfect sauce, and you have a knockout dinner. You would never know that this perfectly glazed fish is diet-friendly when it tastes this good! Not only is this Asian glazed salmon low in carbs, but it’s packed with omega 3s, potassium, and vitamins- making it a dish you can feel great about eating!

To add, I love salmon because it is so easy and fast to cook. The best part about this Asian glazed salmon recipe is that you simply put it under the broiler for 5 minutes on each side, and it is cooked perfectly every time! You are going to love the sweet, tangy, garlicky flavor of this sauce. It tastes incredible and complements the tender, flaky texture of broiled salmon so well. Asparagus and brown rice were what I paired this Asian glazed salmon with and it turned out to be a nutritious but satisfying meal. Even if you aren’t a seafood lover, you need to give this recipe a try! It’s time to break out the soy and hoisin sauce sitting in your pantry and get to making this tasty dish!

Simple Asian Glazed Salmon Ingredients

Once you taste how amazing this Asian glazed salmon is, you won’t believe it is made with just a few easy ingredients! Recipes that taste amazing but don’t require me to buy all new ingredients get an A+ in my book. Measurements for each ingredient are listed in the recipe card below.

Brown Sugar: The sweetness of the glaze comes from brown sugar. Once dissolved, it helps to create the perfect texture as well.
Soy Sauce: Original Kikkoman soy sauce is typically what I have in my cupboard, but you opt for a low-sodium variety, too. This will help cut down on the salt content of the glaze.
Hoisin Sauce: Hoisin sauce is the secret ingredient to so many Asian-inspired dishes. If you haven’t tried it before, it is salty with a hint of sweetness, and has strong umami flavor. It comes in handy for other recipes of mine like general tsos and kung pao chicken, so pick some up next time you make a trip to your local Asian market! It will come in handy, I promise!
Ginger: Ginger is very aromatic and will enhance all of the flavors in the glaze so that they eminate perfectly in your mouth. In this recipe, the ginger I use is peeled and grated.
Dried Red Pepper Flakes: Add red pepper flakes to taste for slight heat and additional texture.
Garlic: Minced garlic is going to do a lot of the heavy lifting in the sauce to give you the perfect savory flavor. Don’t skip it!
Lime Juice: Adds the perfect hint of tart, tangy flavor.
Salmon: I like to use salmon fillets that are boneless, skinless, and roughly the same thickness. This way, they all cook at the same rate.

How to Make Asian Glazed Salmon

This is the ultimate dish for busy weeknights. You get a tasty, nutritious meal in less than 20 minutes, start to finish! I am sure it will become a regular in your weekly dinner lineup because of how incredibly easy it is to make!

Whisk Together Sauce Ingredients: In a medium saucepan, whisk together brown sugar, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, ginger, red pepper flakes, garlic and lime juice.
Boil: Bring to a boil over medium heat until sauce thickens. Set aside.
Preheat Broiler and Prep Baking Dish: Preheat the broiler to high. Line a baking dish with foil and place salmon on top.
Brush With Glaze: Baste with glaze and broil for 4 minutes. Remove salmon from the oven, turn over, baste with glaze and return to the oven to broil for 4 more minutes.
Repeat: Carefully remove salmon from the oven and baste one more time before serving.

Whisking sauce ingredients together in a pot.

Tips for Making the Best Asian Glazed Salmon

These quick tips can help you upgrade this easy dish! Cooked to perfection and smothered in a flavorful sauce, I know you will love this recipe just as much as my family has!

Salmon: I try to pick wild-caught salmon because it is less fatty and healthier than farmed salmon is. It is also more sustainable! Wild-caught salmon will be darker and more vibrant in color than its farmed counterparts. Try to pick salmon that looks moist and doesn’t have brown spots around the edges.
Fillet Sizes: The thicker a salmon fillet is, the longer it takes to cook. I recommend choosing fillets that are roughly the same size and thickness so that they all cook up quickly and thoroughly.
Why Broil: Broiling is one of my favorite ways to cook up salmon. Not only is it easy, it keeps your fish tender while creating the perfect, caramelized top.
Thickening Glaze: If you want to thicken your sauce, you can add a teaspoon of cornstarch at a time until you have reached your desired consistency.
Additional Flavors: You can customize your glaze with other ingredients like honey and hot sauce to adjust heat and sweetness to your liking.
When Salmon Is Done: You will know that your salmon is done cooking when it turns opaque and flaky. Keep in mind, if your fillets are thick it may need a few more minutes of cooking before you reach this point.

What to Serve Asian Glazed Salmon With

My personal favorite way to enjoy this salmon is with sides that can complement its health benefits. Because of this, grilled vegetables and brown rice are usually in the lineup alongside this tasty dish! You can also have an Asian-inspired night and pair your salmon with potstickers, wontons, and fried rice for an easy take-out style dinner at home!

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How to Store Asian Glazed Salmon

Being able to reheat in both the oven and the microwave makes this salmon the perfect quick and delicious meal! Great for those of you on the go! Kids can even warm it up for a tasty afternoon snack.

In the Fridge: Once your salmon has cooled down completely, you can store it in an airtight container for 3 days.
In the Freezer: Asian glazed salmon will keep for up to 6 months in the freezer. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
Reheating: You can microwave your salmon on 50% power for 30 second intervals or until heated through. You can also pop it in the oven, wrap it in tin foil, at 275 degrees Fahrenheit for 10-15 minutes.

Asian Glazed Salmon

Blanketed with an insanely good soy garlic glaze, this juicy Asian glazed salmon is to die for! With how healthy and delicious it is, it will become your new lunch go-to!

Course Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine Asian American

Keyword asian glazed salmon, salmon, salmon recipes

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Total Time 20 minutes

Servings Servings

Calories 432kcal

Author Alyssa Rivers