Cinnamon Apple Puffs

Ingredients

• 1-1/2 pound Firm Tart Apples, Peeled And Thinly Sliced (I Like To Use Haralsons)
• FOR THE SYRUP:
• 1 cup Sugar
• 1 cup Water
• 1/2 teaspoons Red Food Coloring
• 1/2 teaspoons Cinnamon
• 1/4 cups Red Hots Candies (Optional; If Using, Omit Food Coloring And Cinnamon)
• FOR THE PASTRY PUFFS:
• 1-1/2 cup All-purpose Flour
• 2 teaspoons Baking Powder
• 1/2 teaspoons Salt
• 1/4 cups Shortening
• 3/4 cups Milk
• FOR THE CINNAMON TOPPING:
• 2 Tablespoons Melted Butter
• 2 Tablespoons Sugar
• 1/2 teaspoons Cinnamon