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: preheat oven to 350. peel, core, and slice apples into 1/2-inch slices. toss apples in a bowl with raisins, walnuts, sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. pour into 9x9 inch glass pan and pour about 1/4 inch of water into the pan. top with pats of butter. bake 20-30 minutes or until apples are tender.