Bring to boil: sugar, water and red hots. Peel and core the apples and drop them in the boiling liquid.

Cook until tender turning as they cook.

Remove apples from liquid with a slotted spoon. Place apples in a glass baking dish and place in pre heated 350 degree oven for 20 minutes spooning the rest of the liquid over the apples while they bake.

Take out and chill in fridge. Serve with cool whip on top.