Cinnamon Candied Apples
Taste of Home's Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook
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For years, we enjoyed baked cinnamon apples at Christmas when my great-grandmother made them. When she passed away, no one could find the recipe. I eventually came across this stovetop version and have continued her tradition.
—Angie Marquart, Mt. Gilead, Ohio
SERVINGS: 6
CATEGORY: Dessert
METHOD: Other stovetop
TIME: Prep/Total Time: 15 min.
Ingredients:
- 6 medium tart apples
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup red-hot candies
- Fresh mint, optional
Directions:
Peel apples and cut in half lengthwise; remove cores. In a large saucepan over medium heat, bring water, sugar and candies to a boil, stirring constantly until sugar and candies are dissolved. Reduce heat; carefully add apples. Cook, uncovered, until apples are tender, about 8 minutes.
With a slotted spoon, transfer apples to a serving dish; pour syrup over apples. Serve warm or chilled. Garnish with mint if desired. Yield: 6 servings.