Cinnamon Cider Candied Apples! Oh so good!

• Cooking spray
• 1 3/4 cups apple cider $
• 1/2 cup brandy
• 2/3 cup cinnamon-flavored candies (such as red hots)
• 1 3/4 cups sugar $
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• 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
• 12 wooden craft sticks
• 12 small Granny Smith apples, washed and dried $

Preparation

1. 1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper; coat paper with cooking spray. Combine cider and brandy in a small saucepan; bring to a boil. Cook until reduced to 3/4 cup (about 14 minutes). Add candies to pan, stirring constantly until melted. Add sugar and salt, stirring just until sugar dissolves. Cook, without stirring, until a candy thermometer registers 310° (about 8 minutes). Remove from heat; let cool to 210° (about 15 minutes).
2. 2. Stick craft sticks in apples; dip apples in hot syrup. Place apples on prepared baking sheet; cool until set.