Candied Cinnamon Apples

• 4 large apples, peeled and cored (Golden Delicous or Gala)
• 13 cup water
• 14 cup small red cinnamon candies (Red Hots)
• 1 tablespoon margarine or 1 tablespoon butter
• mint leaf (to garnish) (optional)

1. In 4qt saucepan, heat apples, water, candies and margarine to boiling, then reduce heat to medium.
2. Cover and cook 8-10 minutes or until apples are tender, turning apples occasionally and spooning syrup over apples to coat.
3. To serve, place apple on dish, spoon syrup over and around and if desired, insert a mint leaf into stem end for garnish.

apples, water, cinnamon, margarine, mint leaf

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/candied-cinnamon-apples-252579 (may not work)