Candied Apples

Instructions

1. 1

   Chopped Walnuts or Pecans, optional Combine the corn syrup, sugar and red hot candies in a sauce pan and bring the concoction to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly.

2. 2

   Cook, covered for about 3 minutes to allow steam to dissolve crystals that may form on sides of pan.

3. 3

   Uncover and cook without stirring to the soft crack stage, 290F degrees on a candy thermometer or until syrup dropped in very cold water separates into threads that are hard but not brittle.

4. 4

   Allow the hot candy mixture to cool for 2 minutes, then dip the apples into the mixture to coat the surface of the fruit.

5. 5

   Allow any excess candy coating to drip off from the apples into the sauce pan.

6. 6

   Roll the candy coated apples in nuts, if desired.

7. 7

   Place the candied apples on foil or wax paper squares to cool completely.