Candy Apples

Directions

1. 1
   In a heavy, deep 3-quart saucepan over medium heat, add sugar, corn syrup, candies, water and food coloring.
2. 2
   Bring to a boil. Cook without stirring about 20 minutes or 290°.
3. 3
   Meanwhile, insert skewers into apples part way through each of them.
4. 4
   Grease a cookie sheet.
5. 5
   When syrup is ready, remove pan from heat and swirl apples in hot syrup to coat completely.
6. 6
   Work fast so syrup doesn't harden on you.
7. 7
   Place them on cookie sheets to cool.
8. 8
   If syrup does harden before you're finished, just place it back on the stove for a few minutes on a low flame.
9. 9
   Cool apples for 1 hour before serving.