Treats and Just for Fun

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Black Muffins

A great idea for a Halloween party. – – – Just add 1 TBL activated charcoal for Black Muffins, or 1 TBL fine wood ash (untreated wood) for Gray Muffins

Candied Apples

Put 2  sugar into a heavy pot and add 1/4 C corn syrup.  The Chef on TV added 3/4 C water, but this is really unnecessary.  As long as a single teaspoon of water remains, the syrup will never get above 212º.  You need to bring it up to 300º for caramelization to happen.  The water is a shortcut to make the sugar melt, that actually makes the entire process take longer.  Skip the water.

Option:  For Black Apples, add 1 T activated charcoal when the temperature hits about 285º