DONNA'S CANDIED APPLES

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Provided by Food Network

Categories dessert

Time 55m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup water
1 cup cinnamon candies (recommended: Red Hots)
6 small red apples
Cream Cheese Topping, recipe follows
Freshly parsley or mint leaves, for garnish
2 ounces cream cheese
1 cup powdered sugar
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon mayonnaise

Steps:

In a medium nonstick pan, dissolve the cinnamon candies in water over low heat. Peel, core and cut the apples in 1/2 lengthwise. Once the candy has dissolved arrange the apples, flat side down, in the pan. Cook on low to medium heat until the apples are tender; turning often, about for about 45 minutes. The apples should be the color of the candy. When ready transfer to a serving platter and let cool.
Once apples have cooled dollop 1 teaspoon of the Cream Cheese Topping on each apple. Garnish with a small piece of fresh parsley or a fresh mint leaf. Refrigerate until serving.
Add all the ingredients to a small bowl and thoroughly combine with a hand-held mixer. Topping should be stiff. Refrigerate until ready to use.