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 375 degrees f. fill center of each apple with 1 tbls sugar, sprinkling a little over the outside. then sprinkle with lemon juice and cinnamon. dot with butter. place in deep casserole with a lid. add enough water to cover bottom of baking dish. cover and bake about 35 minutes or until tender. remove apples and boil syrup remaining in the casserole dish until thick. pour syrup and thick cream over apples to serve.