Candy Apples

Candy Apples

Ingredients:

6 medium Red Delicious apples
6 wooden pop-sickle sticks
3 cups sugar
2/3 cup light corn syrup
2/3 cup water
1 teaspoon vinegar
6 -8 drops red food coloring

Wash and dry apples and remove the stems. Insert the wooden sticks into the stem end of each apple then set aside. Next combine sugar, corn syrup, water, and vinegar in a heavy saucepan and mix well. Cook over medium heat until mixture reaches 295 degrees on a candy thermometer, stirring occasionally. Once the mixture reaches 295 degrees remove the pan from heat and stir in the food coloring. Quickly dip apples into the mixture (allow excess to drip off) and place the apples on a buttered baking sheet to cool. Once cooled enjoy!