Candy Apple Cake

• 1 cup red cinnamon candies
• 12 cup sugar
• 1 cup apple juice, divided
• 12 teaspoon red food coloring
• 4 granny smith apples, cored and chopped
• 1 (18 ounce) package yellow cake mix
• 1 (3 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding (can use sugar-free)
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup light sour cream

1. Preheat oven at 350F Coat a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
2. In a large saucepan, combine the red cinnamon candies, sugar, 1/2 cup apple juice, and food color.
3. Heat over high heat, stirring until candies dissolve.
4. Add apples and bring to a boil, stirring occasionally.
5. Boil for 5 to 7 minutes, or until the apples are tender; spoon into the baking dish.
6. In a medium bowl, combine cake mix, pudding mix, eggs, sour cream, and the remaining 1/2 cup apple juice.
7. Mix well and spoon over the apple mixture, spreading to completely cover.
8. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
9. Allow to cool slightly, then invert over a serving platter.
10. Allow to cool completely.
11. Cut into squares and serve.

red cinnamon, sugar, apple juice, red food coloring, granny smith apples, yellow cake, vanilla pudding, eggs, light sour cream

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/candy-apple-cake-414757 (may not work)