Make this recipe a recipe that people in that category can eat. categories: ['low_calorie'], recipe: core apples (and/or peel-see message). cut into chunks the size you prefer. put water into saucepan with apples. dump red hot candies over top. about 10 minutes into cooking time, mix candies into softened apples. simmer until as soft or done as you like it.

Target recipe: put apples in a saucepan over medium high heat. add water, sugar and spice. cook over medium heat for 20-30 minutes, stirring frequently until apples are cooked well. cool. (remove cinnamon stick before mashing if you used one). mash with a potato masher or a fork. chill and serve.