Candied apples

Ingredients  1/2 cup water1 cup cinnamon candies (recommended: Red Hots)6 small red apples, peeled, and coredCream Cheese Topping, recipe followsFreshly parsley or mint leaves, for garnish Cream Cheese Topping: 2 ounces cream cheese1 cup powdered sugar1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract1 tablespoon…