Blushing Snowballs

Name: Blushing Snowballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 12 servings.
Ingredients: 18 large marshmallows; 3/4 cup sugar; 3/4 cup water; 1/3 cup red-hot candies; 6 small tart apples, peeled, cored and halved; 1 teaspoon lemon juice

This is an easy-to-make, eye-appealing dessert to serve around the holidays...or anytime of year. Kids of all ages will enjoy it.—Joan Tracht, Huron, Ohio

Ingredients

18 large marshmallows
3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup water
1/3 cup red-hot candies
6 small tart apples, peeled, cored and halved
1 teaspoon lemon juice

Directions

In a large skillet, combine marshmallows, sugar, water and candies. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until candies are dissolved. Add apples. Simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes or until apples are tender, gently turning once. Add lemon juice. Cool.