Candied Apples

Directions

1. 1
   Have apples at room temperature.
2. 2
   Wipe apples with clean, damp cloth.
3. 3
   Insert stick 3/4 deep into apples.
4. 4
   Combine all ingredients, except apples, in saucepan, sides of which have been buttered.
5. 5
   Stir until it comes to a boil.
6. 6
   Let cook without stirring until it reaches a hard crack stage (300°).
7. 7
   Remove from fire.
8. 8
   Dip apple in syrup and twist.
9. 9
   Lift apple out and let excess syrup drip off.
10. 10
    Place on buttered aluminum foil or cookie sheet. When cool, wrap with Saran Wrap or Baggies.