Make this recipe a recipe that people in that category can eat. categories: ['low_calorie'], recipe: clean, dry, and remove stems from apples. insert popsicle sticks into stem-end of each apple. in a medium heavy saucepan, add remaining ingredients, except food coloring, and insert candy thermometer. cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture dissolves. do not boil. add food coloring, then boil without stirring until thermometer reaches 300* or a drop of syrup turns brittle in cold water. remove from heat. working quickly, dip apples in syrup to coat evenly, and twirl around so excess will drain off. cool on wax paper.

Target recipe: peel, core, and quarter the apples. in a pressure cooker, combine all the ingredients and cook at high pressure for 2 minutes. let pressure release naturally (it'll take 10 to 20 minutes), then remove cinnamon sticks and coarsely chop the apples; alternatively, puree the apples if you prefer a smoother texture. taste and adjust sweetness and flavorings. set aside to cool, then cover and refrigerate.