Mojhy Apples ( Pennsylvania Dutch Candied Apples)

Ingredients

• 10 apples (use strongly flavored apples, such as Winesap or Mackintosh)
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup corn syrup
• 10 wooden popsicle sticks

Directions

1. 1

   Wash apples, remove stems and replace with popsicle stick pushed halfway into the apple.

2. 2

   Combine sugar and corn syrup in a deep pan and stir slowly over low heat until thoroughly dissolved.

3. 3

   Let boil to 300F on candy thermometer or until a small quantity becomes brittle when dropped into cold water.

4. 4

   Remove pan from heat and place over boiling water (to keep the candy from hardening too quickly).

5. 5

   Dip apples in the candy syrup and twirl in a circular motion until completely covered.

6. 6

   Place on a buttered pan with the sticks upright and permit to cool.