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Vintage Candied Apples

Tender baked apples coated in a bright cinnamon-candy syrup made with classic Red Hots. This nostalgic side dish or dessert can be served warm, chilled, or topped with vanilla ice cream.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Dessert, Fruit Dessert, Holiday Recipe, Side Dish, Vintage Recipe
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 185 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 7 medium apples peeled, cored, and cut into 1/4-inch slices
  • 1 box Red Hots cinnamon candy 5.5 oz
  • 1 1/2 cups water use slightly less for a thicker syrup
  • vanilla ice cream optional, for serving

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  • Arrange the peeled and sliced apples evenly in a 9x13-inch glass baking dish.
  • Sprinkle the Red Hots evenly over the apples.
  • Pour the water over the apples and candy.
  • Bake uncovered for 45 minutes.
  • Carefully stir the apples every 15 minutes so the melted candy coats them evenly.
  • Remove the dish from the oven when the apples are tender and the cinnamon syrup has thickened slightly.
  • Let the apples cool for about 10 minutes before serving warm, or refrigerate and serve chilled.
  • Top with vanilla ice cream if serving as a dessert.

Notes

Use slightly less water for a smaller baking dish or a thicker syrup. Firm apples hold their shape best during baking.

Nutrition

Calories: 185kcal
Keyword baked apples, candied apples, cinnamon apples, Red Hots, vintage dessert
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