Save to Pinterest A spooky, colorful platter featuring apple-flavored and poison-inspired candies, perfect for Halloween parties or themed gatherings.
Ingredients
- Apple Candies: 200 g sour apple gummies, 150 g green apple jelly beans, 150 g apple flavored hard candies
- Poison Themed Candies: 120 g black licorice bites, 100 g purple grape gummies, 100 g blue raspberry candies
- Decorative Elements: 8 10 plastic or edible candy eyeballs, 50 g red candy shards or rock candy, Edible glitter (optional)
Instructions
- Step 1:
- Arrange the sour apple gummies, green apple jelly beans, and apple flavored hard candies in separate sections of a large serving platter.
- Step 2:
- Add the black licorice bites, purple grape gummies, and blue raspberry candies in contrasting sections to evoke a poisonous look.
- Step 3:
- Place candy eyeballs strategically on top and around the candies for a spooky effect.
- Step 4:
- Sprinkle the red candy shards or rock candy over the platter to mimic broken glass or magical crystals.
- Step 5:
- Optional: Dust the entire platter lightly with edible glitter for a magical, enchanted finish.
- Step 6:
- Serve immediately, or cover and store in a cool, dry place until ready to serve.
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Save to Pinterest Recipe Questions & Answers
- → What kinds of candies are used for the apple flavors?
The platter features sour apple gummies, green apple jelly beans, and apple-flavored hard candies to create a layered apple taste.
- → How is the poison theme represented in the candy selection?
Black licorice bites, purple grape gummies, and blue raspberry candies create a contrasting look that captures a spooky poison vibe.
- → Can I add decorative elements to enhance the presentation?
Yes, edible candy eyeballs and red candy shards or rock candy scattered across the platter add spooky and magical effects.
- → Is this candy platter suitable for quick preparation?
Definitely. It takes around 15 minutes to arrange the candies and create the themed display without any cooking required.
- → Are there tips for making the platter more dramatic?
Using dry ice safely underneath the platter can generate a misty effect, amplifying the spooky atmosphere for gatherings.