Apple Candy

Directions

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   1.Wash and dry apples. Remove stems. Push the forks 1/4 of the way into the stem end of each apple.
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   2.Lightly grease cookie sheets.
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   3. In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, combine sugar and water. Bring to a boil. Add lemon juice and food coloring. Heat to 280 degrees F, or until a small amount of syrup dropped into the cold water forms hard ball. Remove the candy from the heat.
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   4. Quickly deep each apple in it and swirl it around until it is evenly coated.
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   5. Place candy apples on prepared sheets to harden