Step 1

Peel and core apples. Slice each apple into ½ inch thick rings.

Step 2

Place the apple rings into the lemon water mixture as soon as they’re sliced.

Step 3

Heat ½ cup of the remaining water and the cinnamon candies in a saucepan.

Step 4

Stir often until the candy is completely melted, adding water as needed to keep the syrup from getting too thick.

Step 5

Add the whole cloves and cinnamon sticks.

Step 6

Drain the apple rings and pat them dry with paper towels.

Step 7

Gently stir the apple rings into the syrup.

Step 8

Cover and simmer, stirring gently and occasionally for about 15 minutes until the apples are tender.

Step 9

Add the rings to an airtight container and cover with the cooking syrup.

Step 10

Cover tightly and refrigerate overnight, or about 8 hours. Discard the cloves and cinnamon sticks and serve the apple rings with meat or for dessert.

Step 11

Store leftover apple rings in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.