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glossy red candied apple rings in a wide horizontal shot, arranged on parchment paper dusted with cinnamon, natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Candied Apple Rings

Apple rings simmered in a shiny and tender cinnamon red candy syrup.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 12 rings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 apples cut into rings
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 3 drops red food coloring
  • 1 pinch salt

Method
 

  1. Cut the apples crosswise into rings and remove the cores.
  2. Bring the sugar, water, cinnamon, food coloring, and salt to a boil in a wide skillet.
  3. Lower the apple rings into the syrup in a single layer.
  4. Simmer gently 10 to 12 minutes, turning once, until glossy and tender.
  5. Lift the rings out and let them set on parchment for a few minutes.
  6. Serve at room temperature.

Notes

Skip the food coloring and use a splash of pomegranate juice for natural color.