These can still count as a fruit when they’re done. The candy adds a cinnamon and sugar flavor to the apples and gives them a fun bright red color, but isn’t nearly as sweet and sticky as the more common Southern red candied apples. Brach’s also makes a version called cinnamon imperials that I have often found locally at Albertsons and King Soopers. I usually find them at Walgreens, Walmart, or online. 1 box (14.1 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury Pie Crusts (2 Count), softened as directed on box 1 can (21 oz) apple pie filling 1/4 cup red cinnamon candies. The hardest part of the recipe is actually finding the Red Hots. If you’ve never had a Red Hot before, they’re a bit smaller than m&m’s and have a very strong, sweet cinnamon flavor much like an Atomic Fireball or a Hot Tamale. Just water, apples, and some Red Hots (generically known as cinnamon imperial candies). She would serve these at least twice a week with dinner when I was around because she knew how much I love them. Next in a saucepan add 460g of white sugar, 125mls of boiling water. Let coating cool slightly while twirling apple. Turn off heat and dip apples (washed with sticks). Over medium heat, stir constantly until candies are melted (do not boil). These Red Hot Candy Cinnamon Apples come from my grandmother. First step in making the perfect candy apples is to wash and dry 12 granny smith apples. Mix sugar, corn syrup, cinnamon candies and water in large pot. It’s not amazing, but it’s not half bad either. The first recipe I shot with my light box was my Turkey and Stuffing Meatloaf Muffins with Cranberry Glaze, so this is my second try at lighting with the light box. Add the sugar, corn syrup, and water to a large saucepan. Generously grease paper or baking mat with nonstick cooking spray. Line a baking sheet with wax paper, parchment paper, or a nonstick (silicone) baking mat.
It’s been fun to have a new light box, but I’ve had to learn how to photograph my food all over again because it’s so very different. Push a popsicle stick or bamboo stick about halfway into the center through the top of the apple.
He mocked up a 3-D model with Google Sketch-up, I searched all over the city for enough sheets of foam board (why is this stuff so hard to find in white?!), and we made our own light box for less than $30, light bulbs included! I plan to share the designs, along with a how-to post here in the next few weeks to jump-start a food photography series I’ve been asked to write. My hubby took one look at their design, and the $150 price tag, and decided we could DIY our own for much, much cheaper than $150 a pop. Since the combination of daylight savings time and winter is leaving me without much natural light to photograph in, I recently put a few tabletop light boxes on my birthday/Christmas wishlist. If sealed properly, wipe any sticky residue from glass and store in a cool, dry place.Red Hot Candy Cinnamon Baked Apples – A quick baked apple side dish that can be served hot or cold. Cool on cooling rack for 24 hours, leaving at least 2-inches of space between jars while cooling.Ĭheck seals. Using boiling water canning method, process for 5 minutes. Ladle into prepared canning jars, leaving a 1/4-inch head space. Remove from heat, allow to sit for 1 minute. Bring to boil again and boil for 2 minutes, stirring continuously. Boil for two minutes, stirring occasionally.Īdd sugar. In a medium saucepan, over medium-high heat, add apple juice, Red Hots and pectin. Prepare canning jars and equipment for boiling canning method. In 12-cup heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine sugar, water and corn syrup cook, stirring, over medium-low heat for 8 minutes. If you use half pint containers, it’s just enough for your special loved one to have an indulgence without having to worry about having too much leftover. It always gets favorable reviews from my friends and family, so I whip up a small batch to gift each year. In comparison to most recipes, this is a lower sugar version, but it still packs quite a sweet punch! If you love red hots, apple cider or candied apples, chances are you’ll find this jelly simply irresistible. Over the years, I’ve tweaked the recipe a bit as I found the original recipe to have a little too much sugar overload. Be sure that the sugar and Magic are dissolved before boiling starts.4.50 to 57. Red Hot Apple Jelly, sometimes referred to as Candy Apple Jelly is one of my all-time favorite quick and easy jelly recipes to make! It takes only a few minutes to cook and 5 minutes to process (in water bath canner, making it a great last minute treat to prepare for a Valentines Day gift or brunch! Homemade Candy Apples 2 cups white sugar 1 cup of water 3/4 cup of light corn syrup Black sugar sprinkles Black food coloring 8 sticks, twigs or small. Directions: Add contents of the bag to 5 lbs.