Candied Apples

INGREDIENTS:
6 green apples
1 cup granulated sugar
½ cup light corn syrup
6 drops red food coloring
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

SPECIAL EQUIPMENT:
6 craft sticks
Candy thermometer

Wash and dry the apples very well, as moisture will prevent the sugar coating from sticking. Remove the stems and insert popsicle sticks. Spray a small baking sheet with baking spray.

In a medium pot over medium heat, combine the sugar, corn syrup, and ¾ cup water.

Using a candy thermometer, bring the mixture to 300 to 310°F. (If you don’t have a thermometer, you can test by dropping a small amount of the syrup into cold water. It should form brittle threads.) Once the syrup comes to temperature, immediately remove the pot from the heat and add red food coloring and cinnamon.

Working quickly but carefully, hold each apple by the stick and dip into the syrup, turning to ensure complete coverage. Place on the prepared baking sheet to let harden.

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