Donna's Candied Apples

• 1/2 cup water
• 1 cup cinnamon candies (recommended: Red Hots)
• 6 small red apples
• Cream Cheese Topping, recipe follows
• Freshly parsley or mint leaves, for garnish
• 2 ounces cream cheese
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon mayonnaise

1. In a medium nonstick pan, dissolve the cinnamon candies in water over low heat.
2. Peel, core and cut the apples in 1/2 lengthwise.
3. Once the candy has dissolved arrange the apples, flat side down, in the pan.
4. Cook on low to medium heat until the apples are tender; turning often, about for about 45 minutes.
5. The apples should be the color of the candy.
6. When ready transfer to a serving platter and let cool.
7. Once apples have cooled dollop 1 teaspoon of the Cream Cheese Topping on each apple.
8. Garnish with a small piece of fresh parsley or a fresh mint leaf.
9. Refrigerate until serving.
10. A viewer, who may not be a professional cook, provided this recipe.
11. The Food Network Kitchens chefs have not tested this recipe and therefore, we cannot make representation as to the results.
12. Add all the ingredients to a small bowl and thoroughly combine with a hand-held mixer.
13. Topping should be stiff.
14. Refrigerate until ready to use.

water, cinnamon, red apples, cream cheese topping, freshly parsley, cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla, mayonnaise

Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/donnas-candied-apples-recipe.html (may not work)