Red Candy Apples

just like you used to have at the county fair!

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 10

Ingredients

• 4  cups granulated sugar
• 1  cup butter
• 1⁄4 cup white vinegar
• 1⁄4 cup boiling water
• 1⁄2 teaspoon  red food coloring
• 10  granny smith apples
• 10  lollipop sticks
•  ice water

Directions

1. Combine sugar, butter, vinegar, boiling water and red food coloring in large heavy pan.
2. Heat over low heat until sugar dissolves.
3. Increase heat to medium high, boil, without stirring for 10 minutes.or until mixture reaches 300* on candy thermometer.
4. Remove from heat, let sit until bubbles subside.
5. Pierce apples with sticks, dip into mixture, swirl to coat, dip into ice water to harden candy coating.
6. Place on lightly buttered pan until set.