Ingredients

• Granny Smith apples - 6 medium
• Granulated sugar - 2 cups
• Light corn syrup - ½ cup
• Water - ½ cup
• Red food coloring - ½ teaspoon
• Wooden sticks - 6

Instructions

1. 1.

   Wash and thoroughly dry the apples, then insert a wooden stick into the stem end of each apple.

2. 2.

   In a saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup, and water. Stir over medium heat until the sugar dissolves.

3. 3.

   Bring to a boil without stirring until the mixture reaches 300°F (150°C) on a candy thermometer.

4. 4.

   Remove from heat and stir in the red food coloring.

5. 5.

   Quickly dip each apple into the candy mixture, turning to coat evenly.

6. 6.

   Place coated apples on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper to cool and harden.

Nutritional Facts