Categories: Candy- Treats

Ingredients

• 8 red apples, sticks inserted
• 2 cups sugar
• 1 cup Karo light corn syrup
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/4 cup red cinnamon candies
• 10 drops red food coloring

Directions

1. In 2 quart saucepan mix sugar, Karo and water. Boil, stirring constantly to 250 degrees or until drops of syrup form hard, yet plastic balls on cold water.
2. Add candies and cook to 285 degrees or until drops of syrup separate into hard but not brittle threads in cold water. Remove, stir in food coloring. Twirl apple in syrup. Remove, let excess drip off then twirl. Cool on greased baking sheet.
3. To decorate: Dip licorice, small candies, marshmallows and gum drops in Karo and apply immediately or later. OR, thinly spread Karo on apple and sprinkle with coconut, cereal or decorative candies.

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