Candy Apples

(from saymyname’s recipe box)

Source: Taste of Home

Serves 6 people

Categories: Apples, Dessert, Fall

Ingredients

  • 6 medium red delicious apples
  • 6 wooden popsickle sticks
  • 3 cups sugar
  • 2/3 cup light corn syrup
  • 2/3 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon vinegar
  • 6 -8 drops red food coloring

Directions

  1. Wash and dry apples; remove stems.

  2. Insert wooden sticks into stem end of each apple; set aside.

  3. Combine next 4 ingredients in a heavy saucepan; mix well.

  4. Cook over medium heat until mixture reaches 295 degrees (candy thermometer), stirring occasionally.

  5. Remove from heat; stir in food coloring.

  6. Quickly dip apples into mixture; allow excess to drip off.

  7. Place apples on a buttered baking sheet to cool.

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