Candied Apples

12 red apples
3 c granualted sugar
1 c corn syrup
1 c water
1/2 t cinnamon
1/4 t red food colouring

Wash and dry; then firmly insert a wooden meat skewer or stick in stem end.

Lightly grease a baking sheet.

In a saucepan, combine the sugar, corn syrup and water.

Heat, stirring constantly, until sugar dissolves. Cover and bring
to boil. Boil, uncovered and without stirring, until a few drops
in cold water separate into threads (300 F on a candy thermometer).

Blend in cinnamon and red food colouring. Remove from heat. Tip
saucepan and dip apples in syrup turning to coat evenly. Place on
prepared baking sheet to harden.

Makes 12.