Red Cinnamon Apple Rings - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 medium apples, any variety
2 cups sugar
1 cup water
1/3 cup red cinnamon candies (i.e., Red Hots, etc.)
red food coloring

Preparation

Leaving peel on, cut core out of each apple, then slice into 1/2-inch rings horizontally.
Combine sugar, water, and candies in medium saucepan. Heat to boil, melting candies, then reduce to simmer. Add enough food coloring to make the liquid a nice red color.
Add apples to syrup, and cook until tender but not mushy. You should be able to pick them out with a fork when they're done.