12 small or 7 medium apples, such as Fuji or Granny Smith
½ cup light corn syrup
2 cups sugar
¾ cup water
1 ounce red food coloring
wooden skewers
Instructions
Wash apples thoroughly, then dry. Place skewer in bottom of each apple.
In a saucepan, stir together light corn syrup, sugar and water. Place pan over high heat with a candy thermometer clipped to the side of the saucepan. Boil mixture until the candy thermometer reaches 290 degrees, then immediately add red food coloring. Stir with a silicone spatula.. Moving very quickly, dip the apples in the syrup, twisting to cover and set on a well-greased baking sheet.
Let cool in the refrigerator. Remove from baking sheet and enjoy.
Recipe by Farmhouse 1820 at https://farmhouse1820.com/candied-apple-gems/