Spiced Apple Rings - cooking recipe

Ingredients

6 c. water
4 c. sugar
6 Tbsp. red cinnamon candies
6 lb. Golden or Red Delicious apples, peeled and quartered

Preparation

Combine water, sugar and candies in a large kettle.
Bring mixture to a boil.
Simmer until candies are dissolved.
Reserve; add food coloring, if desired.
Drop apples into slightly salted water; drain.
Add apples to syrup and simmer apples until slightly tender.
Pack mixture into sterilized jars.
Cover with syrup and seal.