Description
Experience the nostalgic charm of Old-Fashioned Red Cinnamon Apple Rings, a delightful snack featuring crisp apple slices simmered in a vibrant cinnamon candy syrup. This easy stovetop recipe blends tart apple rings with a sweet and spicy cinnamon-infused syrup, perfect for holiday platters, garnishes, or a flavorful, healthy treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Apple Rings
- 4 medium firm apples (such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled, cored, and sliced into 1/4-inch rings
Syrup
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup red hot cinnamon candies
- 1/4 cup white vinegar
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1/2 teaspoon red food coloring (optional, for vibrant color)
Instructions
- Prepare the cinnamon syrup: In a medium saucepan, combine water, granulated sugar, red hot cinnamon candies, white vinegar, cinnamon stick, and red food coloring if using. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally until the candies dissolve completely. Reduce heat to a simmer to maintain a gentle bubbling.
- Simmer the apple rings: Add the prepared apple rings in batches to the simmering syrup, avoiding overcrowding to ensure even cooking. Simmer for 5 to 7 minutes until apples are just tender but still hold their shape. Use a slotted spoon to carefully remove each batch and place them in a heat-safe container or jar.
- Combine and chill: After cooking all apple rings, pour the hot cinnamon syrup over the apples, making sure they are fully submerged. Allow the mixture to cool to room temperature before covering and refrigerating for at least 4 hours or overnight. This chilling period lets the flavors fully develop.
- Serve: Serve the red cinnamon apple rings chilled or at room temperature as a festive snack or side dish.
Notes
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks for best freshness.
- Using a mandoline slicer ensures even, consistent apple rings for uniform cooking.
- Perfect for holiday platters, garnishes, or as a nostalgic and flavorful snack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack, Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3–4 apple rings
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
