Candied Honey Apples

YIELD: 6 servings

1 cup packed brown sugar
½ cup butter or margarine
½ cup honey
¼ cup heavy cream
¼ tsp. ground cinnamon
6 small (4 to 6 oz. each) apples with sticks
1/3 cup chopped nuts

1. Combine all ingredients except apples and nuts in 2-qt. saucepan. Cook over medium-high heat to 265°F; stir constantly. Remove from heat. Cool 5 minutes.
2. Holding apple by stick, roll in hot honey mixture to coat; roll bottom of apple in nuts if desired. Place on waxed paper squares to cool. Repeat with remaining apples. Photo and recipe: National Honey Board