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"The most remarkable thing about my mother is that for thirty years she served the family nothing but leftovers. The original meal has never been found."--Calvin Trillin

Opha's Holiday Apples Recipe

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Category:
Category:
Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
2 cups sugar for each 1 cup water to make syrup (to allow apples to float as they cook, in a large pan)

1 bottle red food coloring

6 (or more) York apples, peeled and cored (may substitute Granny Smiths)
Directions:
Directions:
Mix the sugar and water in a large saucepan and bring it just to a simmer.

Set the apples in gently. As they cook and soak up the colored syrup, turn them for even cooking.

When done, remove them to a plate with a slotted spoon. Cool before serving.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
6-12
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
30 minutes
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
This was a holiday staple at the Vinson household from the 1960's on.

 

 

 

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