mother's cinnamon apple rings

Name: Mother's Cinnamon Apple Rings
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 - apples, peeled and cored; 1/4 cup(s) sugar; 2 cup(s) water; 1/2 cup(s) red cinnamon candies (red hots)

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Beverley Williams

San Antonio, TX

Updated on Nov 6, 2025

This is my mother-in-law' Janice Williams' recipe. These are a festive side for holiday meals. We make them at Christmas and Valentines. The kids love them.

Rate

prep time 5 Min

cook time 20 Min

method Stove Top

yield 4 to 6

Ingredients

4 - apples, peeled and cored
1/4 cup sugar
2 cups water
1/2 cup red cinnamon candies (red hots)

How To Make mother's cinnamon apple rings

Step 1

In a large skillet, combine sugar, water and candies.

Step 2

Stir over medium heat until sugar and candies dissolve.
Step 3

Cut apples into 1/2 inch thick rings. Add apple to the syrup in skillet.
Step 4

Simmer gently until transparent but not soft, turning occasionally. about 20 minutes
Step 5

Cool in syrup.
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Nutrition Facts

(per serving*)

calories: 222kcal, carbohydrates: 59g, cholesterol: 0mg, fat: 0g, fiber: 4g, protein: 0g, saturated fat: 0g, sodium: 8mg, sugar: 50g, unsaturated fat: 0g

*Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Nutrition information is estimated.

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