Little Goblins' Toffee Apples

Apples for Halloween follow the tradition of the centuries old Halloween game of trying to catch apples with your teeth from a barrel of water.Toffee apples appeared later at Halloween fairs.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 10

Ingredients

• 10  apples, small
• 8  ounces black treacle (molasses)
• 4  ounces butter
• 16  ounces brown sugar
• 1  tablespoon vinegar

Directions

1. Thoroughly wash the apples then dry with kitchen paper.
2. Insert a wooden stick in each, downwards through the core, to act as handles.
3. Put the butter, treacle, sugar and vinegar in a pan, mix together and bring to the boil for about 20 minutes.
4. Quickly dip the apples in the hot mixture and then place on a rack to set.