Spiced Apple Rings
["2 1/2 c. water", "1 c. sugar", "1/2 c. red wine vinegar", "6 small red cooking apples, unpeeled", "2 long cinnamon sticks", "1 tsp. allspice", "1/4 tsp. red food coloring", "1 tsp. whole cloves"]
["Combine water, sugar, vinegar, cinnamon sticks, cloves, allspice and food coloring in large kettle or skillet.", "Bring to boiling over high heat.", "Simmer 5 minutes.", "Cut apples crosswise into 1/2-inch slices.", "Cut out core of each slice with canape or hors d'oeuvre cutter.", "Place slices in skillet.", "Cook 5 minutes. Cool."]
["water", "sugar", "red wine vinegar", "red cooking apples", "cinnamon", "allspice", "red food coloring", "whole cloves"]