Method

1. Combine sugar, corn syrup, and water in a heavy saucepan. Cook over medium-low heat until sugar is dissolved.
2. Raise heat to medium-high. Cook until heat registers 300 degrees F on a candy thermometer.
3. Stir in red food coloring.
4. Poke a popsicle stick into each apple in the syrup.
5. Stand the apples on wax paper to harden.