Insert a wooden craft stick into the bottom of
each apple. Butter a baking sheet and set aside.
Combine sugar, corn syrup and water in a heavy saucepan over medium
heat. Heat, without stirring, to 270 to 290 degrees F (132 to 143
degrees C), or until a small amount of syrup dropped into cold water
forms hard but pliable threads. Remove from heat and stir in candies
and food coloring until just mixed.
Holding each apple by its stick, quickly twirl in syrup, tilting
pan to cover apple. Lift out of syrup, turning to allow drips to adhere
to apple. Place apples on prepared baking sheet to cool completely.
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