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 iron skillet, melt the bacon drippings. careful don't let it get too hot. place the apples evenly over the bottom and sprinkle them with the lemon juice, followed by the brown sugar, then salt. cover and cook over a low heat for 15 min. until the apples are tender, yet juicy. you don't want them dry. sprinkle the apple with cinnamon and nutmeg before serving.