Spiced Apple Rings - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 1/2 c. water
1 c. sugar
1/2 c. red wine vinegar
6 small red cooking apples, unpeeled
2 long cinnamon sticks
1 tsp. allspice
1/4 tsp. red food coloring
1 tsp. whole cloves

Preparation

Combine water, sugar, vinegar, cinnamon sticks, cloves, allspice and food coloring in large kettle or skillet.
Bring to boiling over high heat.
Simmer 5 minutes.
Cut apples crosswise into 1/2-inch slices.
Cut out core of each slice with canape or hors d'oeuvre cutter.
Place slices in skillet.
Cook 5 minutes. Cool.