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The magic ingredients for these bewitching apples?
A deep crimson variety like Red Delicious, a few drops of food coloring—plus a dash of spicy cinnamon.
(Skewers: Twigs from your yard work just fine! Use a damp paper towel to wipe clean.)
Ingredients
U.S. Metric
6 (or up to 8) Red Delicious Apples
3 cup(s) Sugar
1 cup(s) Water
1/2 cup(s) Light Corn Syrup
1/2 teaspoon(s) Cinnamon-Flavored Oil
1/4 tablespoon(s) Red Food Coloring
Directions
Remove stems and skewer apples (see "Tricks for Sticks," below).
In a saucepan over high heat, with a candy thermometer attached, heat sugar, water, and light corn syrup, stirring until sugar dissolves.
Bring to a boil until mixture reaches 300 degrees F. Remove from heat, and stir in 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon-flavored oil and 1/4 tablespoon red food coloring.
To make red apples: Dip apples, one at a time, then transfer to a greased baking sheet.
Let cool, about 10 minutes.
To make black apples: Add 1/4 tablespoon black food coloring to your red syrup.
(If the syrup has thickened, reheat briefly.)
Dip apples, one at a time, then transfer to a greased baking sheet.
Let cool, about 10 minutes.
Tips & Techniques
Tricks for Sticks: First, simply twist off the stem.
If your skewer is blunt, sharpen it using a utility knife to slice off one end at a diagonal angle.
Then, working on a flat surface, firmly grip your apple and push the skewer two-thirds of the way in.
If any juice leaks out, blot the fruit with a paper towel before dipping.
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