Title: Brandied apple rings
 Categories: Condiments, Jams
      Yield: 6 Servings
 
      6 lb Firm, red apples
      4 c  Sugar
      3 c  Water
           Red Food Coloring (optional)
      1 c  Brandy
 
  Wash and core apples; cut into 1/4 inch rings.  Treat to prevent
  darkening. Bring sugar and water to a boil; boil 5 minutes. Add food
  coloring. Remove from heat, add rinsed and drained apple rings; let
  stand 10 minutes. Return to heat; bring to a boil; then simmer 30
  minutes or until rings are desired color.  Remove from heat; cool to
  room temperature. Remove apple rings from syrup.  Bring syrup to a
  boil; remove from heat; and stir in brandy. Pack apple rings loosely
  into hot jars leaving 1/4 inch head space. Pour hot syrup over apple
  rings, leaving 1/4 inch head space. Remove air bubbles. Adjust caps.
  Process 15 minutes in boiling water bath. Yield: about 4 pints.
  
  From: Ball Blue Book Shared