3/4 c. water
  12 med. apples
  3/4 c. sugar
  1/4 c. red hots
    Wash, peel and core apples; cut into quarters.  Slice into two or
  three pieces and place in saucepan.  Add water; cover.  Cook over
  medium heat for 10-15 minutes or until tender.  Remove from heat;
  add red hots and sugar.  Stir until red hots dissolve.  Serves 24.