Red Candy Apples: A Homemade Fall Treat

Line two cookie sheets with parchment paper and lightly coat with cooking spray. Insert craft sticks into the core of each apple.

In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, water, and corn syrup. Cook on medium-high heat until it reaches a boil. Add a candy thermometer and continue to boil without stirring until the temperature hits 149-154°C (300-310°F) or forms hard, brittle threads when dropped in cold water. Remove from heat, then mix in red food coloring.

One by one, hold apples by their sticks and dip into the syrup. Ensure they're evenly coated before placing on prepared sheets to harden.