Recipe By : Anita A. Matejka
Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:15
Categories : Candies
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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8 Apples
8 Popsicle sticks
3 c Granulated sugar
1 c Water
1/2 c Corn syrup
1/4 c Red hot candies
1/2 ts Red food coloring
Insert a popsicle stick part way through stem end of apples. Prepare
a baking sheet with cooking spray and set aside. In a saucepan over
medium heat, combine sugar, water, corn syrup, candies, and food
coloring. Boil without stirring until candy thermometer reaches
290 F, about 20 minutes. With brush dipped in water, brush sugar from
sides of pan. Remove mixture from heat, dip pot bottom briefly in
cold water to arrest cooking. Tip saucepan, swirl each apple in
mixture to coat. Place apples on prepared baking sheet to cool. Work
quickly before mixture hardens.
