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 the oven to 350 degrees. combine the cinnamon, nutmeg, and brown sugar in a shallow dish. brush the apples with the egg white and press into the spice mixture. heat the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. brown the cut side of the apples in the pan for 1 to 2 minutes. turn the apples over and add 1/2 cup of water and the prune juice. bring to a boil, then simmer for 1 hour, or until the apples are tender and the sauce is reduced to a thick syrup. place an apple half on each of 4 dessert plates and spoon the sauce over each.