Cinnamon Apples

Total Time:Prep: 10 min. Cook: 15 min. + chilling

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Alma Dinsmore, Lebanon, Indiana

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Updated on Jun. 30, 2023

Teenagers will have fun melting the red cinnamon candies that give bright color to these tender apples. "Serve this a salad or a side dish to accompany pork." —Alma Dinsmore of Lebanon, Indiana

TEST KITCHEN APPROVED

Cinnamon Apples

Yield:6 servings
Prep:10 min
Cook:15 min

Ingredients

  • 2 cups water
  • 3/4 cup red-hot candies
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 6 medium tart apples, peeled and quartered
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Directions

  1. In a large saucepan, bring the water, candies and sugar to a boil over medium heat; boil and stir until candies and sugar are dissolved.
  2. Reduce heat; carefully add apples. Cook, uncovered, until apples are tender. Cool slightly. With a slotted spoon, transfer apples to a serving dish; pour sugar syrup over apples. Cool slightly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours.