Candy Apples

Directions

1. 1
   Wash and dry apples.
2. 2
   Stick wooden sticks into stem of apples. Combine sugar, corn syrup, water and butter in a deep saucepan. Cook over low heat until sugar is dissolved, stirring constantly. Continue cooking until a small amount of syrup becomes slightly brittle in cold water.
3. 3
   Remove from heat.
4. 4
   Add vanilla and coloring.
5. 5
   Dip apples one at a time into syrup.
6. 6
   Work quickly. Cool on wax paper or buttered plate.