Spiced Apple Glace

Ingredients

• 6 large apples
• 2 cups sugar
• 3 cups water
• 6 thin lemon slices
• 3 whole cloves
• 1 tablespoon grated orange rind
• 1-inch piece cinnamon stick
• 6 maraschino cherries, halved
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 1/4 cup cold water
• 2 drops red food coloring

Steps

1. Peel and core the apples and cut them in half.
2. Bring the sugar and water to a boil in a large electric skillet, then add the lemon slices, cloves, cinnamon stick, orange rind and apples.
3. Simmer uncovered until the apples are tender but still firm, about 15 minutes, turning them only once.
4. Lift the apples onto a serving platter, cut side up, and put a cherry half in each center.
5. Bring the syrup back to a boil, stir in the cornstarch mixed with the cold water and cook until slightly thickened.
6. Add the food coloring, cool slightly and spoon over the apples.

Notes

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