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: cut a slice from the top of each apple. core the apples. carefully remove the apple pulp, leaving a shell approximately 1/2-in. thick. chop the pulp and mix with granola and brown sugar. spoon mixture into apple shells. bake, covered, for 25 minutes and 400 degrees. uncover and bake 10-15 minutes more. serve with sour cream or yogurt.