Red - Hot Apples - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 tart apples, such as granny smith
2 cups water
1 1/4 cups red-hot candies
1 lemon, juice and zest of
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Preparation

Peel, core, and quarter apples.
Combine with the remaining ingredients in a saucepan, and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes, until the liquid is thickened and the apples are tender.
Cool the apples in the syrup for at least 30 minutes.
Serve at room temperature or chilled.