Red Apples

This has been a family favorite for years and makes a colorful side dish on any holiday menu. Red Apples look pretty served in a cut-glass bowl. From the kitchen of Wanda Cupp Thornburg, Moberly MO.

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 6
• Yields: 1 pint

Ingredients

• 1  cup sugar
• 1⁄2 cup water
• 1⁄3 cup  red cinnamon candies (red hots)
• 5  medium red apples, pared and sliced into six pieces

Directions

1. Bring the first three indgredients to a rapid boil in a large saucepan or dutch oven. Boil for 5 minutes, stirring constantly to prevent boiling over, sticking, and to help melt the candies.
2. Reduce to a medium heat and place the apples (peeled side down) into the hot syrup. Cook until done or about 15 minutes. They will fork tender -- don't overcook or you will have red applesauce! Cool and serve. We think they are best chilled overnight.