Family Natters

Guy Fawkes Night is always great fun, but it can be dangerous tpp.  Every year there are injuries and sometimes even deaths.  Therefore take a moment to think about safety.

Bonfire Night just isn’t the same without toffee apples. This recipe is easy enough for children to follow.

Ingredients
6 red + green apples
6 lolly sticks
30g/1oz butter
2 tbsp golden syrup
225g/8oz granulated sugar
110ml/4fl oz water

Method
1. Push the wooden sticks halfway into the apples near the stalk.
2. Put the sugar and water in a heavy duty pan and dissolve over a gentle heat.
3. Add the butter and syrup and slowly bring to the boil.
4. Boil without stirring until the toffee cracks softly.
5. Remove from the heat and dip each apple into the toffee, making sure they are completely coated
6. and leave to harden on a baking try lined with baking paper

One Response to “Kids Toffee Apple Recipe: Bonfire Night”

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   farmingfriends Says:
   These sound delicious. I will be making them today.I have a halloween treat on my site for you. http://www.farmingfriends.com/halloween-sweet-treat/ Sara from farmingfriends

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