Spiced Candy Apple Rings - cooking recipe

Ingredients

5 lb. apples, cored
2 qt. water + 2 Tbsp. vinegar
1 Tbsp. cloves
1 Tbsp. nutmeg
3 c. water
4 oz. cinnamon red hots
1 Tbsp. allspice
6 c. sugar
3/4 c. vinegar
1 lemon

Preparation

Cut apples into 1/2-inch slices.
Place in vinegar water to prevent browning.
Tie cloves, allspice and nutmeg in a spice bag. Combine sugar, water, vinegar and red hots, spice bag and lemon. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly.
Reduce heat and simmer 3 minutes.
Stir until candy is dissolved.
Drain apples and add to syrup.
Simmer 5 minutes.