Halloween brings out the creative side of even the most practical cook. That’s why these Halloween Eyeball Caprese Bites have become such a hit—they’re eerie, delicious, and ridiculously easy to make.
If you’re hosting a Halloween gathering, these bites add the perfect spooky touch without hours of work in the kitchen. The simplicity of fresh mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, and basil transformed into edible “eyeballs” makes them a showstopper. Plus, they’re a fun, healthy snack that balances out all the sugary treats on the table.
The best part? These bites are as nutritious as they are festive. Caprese is naturally light, but these bites also fit perfectly into a low-carb Halloween spread, a trend growing in popularity with all the conscious eaters out there.
With just a drizzle of balsamic glaze, you get a sweet-tart finish that’ll make your guests forget they’re eating something good for them.
Why I Love This Recipe
- I’ve used these for parties where I needed something healthy to balance out the candy—people always appreciate that.
- The combo of creamy mozzarella and tangy balsamic hits all the right notes, even for those not usually into Halloween-themed food.
- They’re easy to adapt—swap basil for arugula if you like a peppery kick!
- If you’re hosting, these come together in minutes, which is a lifesaver.
- They’re fun for all ages, but especially great if you’re sneaking in a few healthy bites between sweet treats.
Halloween Poison Toffee Apples Recipe
Equipment
- Baking sheet or tray
- Greased baking paper/parchment paper
- Bamboo skewers or wooden sticks
- Medium Saucepan
- Candy thermometer (optional, for checking hard crack stage)
- Wet pastry brush (to prevent crystallization)
- Spoon or spatula (for stirring the mixture)
- Heat-resistant gloves or oven mitts (for handling hot caramel)
- Glass of ice-cold water (for testing the caramel stage)
Ingredients
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup liquid glucose/light corn syrup
- 6 Granny Smith apples or 12 small apples Ensure your apples are fresh and haven’t been waxed
- few drops black gel food colouring
- 3/4 cups water
Instructions
- Grease a piece of baking paper and place it on a tray or baking sheet.
- Insert bamboo skewers into the apples and set them aside.
- In a saucepan, combine sugar, water, corn syrup, and black food coloring.
- Set over medium heat and stir until the sugar dissolves, then stop stirring.
- Wash down the sides of the pan with a wet brush to prevent crystallization.
- Cook the caramel until it reaches the hard crack stage (150°C/310°F), or test by dropping a bit into cold water to see if it forms hard, brittle threads.
- Carefully dip the apples into the caramel, swirling to coat.
- Place them on the prepared tray and let them cool and harden before serving.
