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: in a large skillet, combine the apple juice and sliced apples. set over medium heat and cook until the apples are fork-tender, turning often for even cooking (be careful not to overcook the apples). remove the apples from the juice with a slotted spoon and place in a bowl. in another bowl, combine the remaining ingredients; stir with a whisk until well blended. pour the hot apple juice mixture into the dry ingredients. whisk vigorously until the lumps are gone. pour this mixture back into the skillet and heat over medium heat, whisking constantly, until bubbly and thick. remove from heat and pour over the apples in the bowl. stir until the apples are evenly coated.