Old fashioned red hot cinnamon apples are a classic side dish or simple dessert. My great-grandma served them with pork chops but they are also wonderful with a scoop of ice cream or dollop of whipped cream.
Wash apples. Remove cores and peel if desired. Cut into your preferred shape. Rings, chunks or slices work.
In a large saucepan, dissolve the sugar in the water over medium heat.
Add the prepared apples and red hot candies. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
Drop the heat to medium-low and simmer until the apples are cooked to your preferred tenderness. Add a couple of drops of red food coloring if you would like a deeper red color.
Allow to cool then serve or transfer to a storage container and refrigerate until ready to enjoy.
The apples are great served warm or chilled as a side dish, snack or simple dessert.
Notes
Red Hots are also known as Cinnamon Imperials. Store your apples in the refrigerator for up to a week.Use a good cooking apple such as Jonathan, Pink Lady or Honeycrisp.