Bombs on Sticks Toffee Apples

1. Put the sugar and water into a microwave bowl and cook on Full power for 5 minutes

2. Stir until sugar has dissolved then continue cooking on Full power until golden, about 17-20 minutes

3. Meanwhile insert a 5-6 inch length of dowelling into each apple

4. Remove toffee from microwave and stand for 2 minutes

5. Dip the apples in the toffee mixture, using a spoon to cover the whole of the apples

6. Hold the apples over the bowl to drain then stand on greaseproof paper to harden