Candy Apples - red apples

Method

• Wash apples, remove stems and insert skewers into stem end. Mix together sugar, corn syrup and water in a heavy 2 quart saucepan. Stirring constantly, cook over medium heat until mixture boils and sugar dissolves, then cook without stirring until temperature reaches 250° on candy thermometer or until a small amount forms soft balls in cold water. Add cinnamon candies and continue cooking to 285°. Remove from heat; stir in red food coloring. Dip apples. Place on lightly greased baking sheet to cool.