Description
These Old-Fashioned Red Cinnamon Apple Rings are a delightful and nostalgic side dish perfect for holiday meals. The combination of sweet apples, spicy cinnamon candies, and a hint of tangy vinegar creates a unique and flavorful treat that is both visually stunning and delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
Apples:
- 4 firm apples (such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled and cored, cut into 1/4-inch rings
Syrup:
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup red hot cinnamon candies
- 1/4 cup white vinegar
- 1–2 drops red food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Syrup: In a medium saucepan, combine water, sugar, cinnamon candies, vinegar, and red food coloring if using. Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally until candies are fully dissolved.
- Add Apples: Carefully add the apple rings to the liquid, reduce heat to low, and simmer for about 15–20 minutes or until the apples are tender but not mushy.
- Soak: Turn off the heat and let the apples sit in the syrup for at least 1 hour to soak up the flavor and color.
- Refrigerate: For deeper flavor, refrigerate the apples in the syrup overnight.
- Serve: Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- These cinnamon apple rings are a beautiful and nostalgic side dish for holiday meals, especially with ham or pork.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3–4 rings
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
