Post by Okwes on Oct 26, 2006 14:13:52 GMT -5
Spiced Crabapples
6 cups early crabapples, with stems
2 cups water
1 quart vinegar
4 cups sugar
2 cinnamon sticks
1 tablespoon whole cloves
1 tablespoon mace
1 tablespoon allspice
Wash, but don't peel, crabapples. Put water, vinegar, sugar and spices (break cinnamon sticks into pieces) into a large heavy pot. Boil until this syrup coats a spoon. Reduce heat. Add the apples, stirring gently to coat all, and simmer for just a few minutes to cook the apples but avoid bursting the skins. When apples are tender, pack into hot, sterile jars, cover with the hot syrup and seal.
6 cups early crabapples, with stems
2 cups water
1 quart vinegar
4 cups sugar
2 cinnamon sticks
1 tablespoon whole cloves
1 tablespoon mace
1 tablespoon allspice
Wash, but don't peel, crabapples. Put water, vinegar, sugar and spices (break cinnamon sticks into pieces) into a large heavy pot. Boil until this syrup coats a spoon. Reduce heat. Add the apples, stirring gently to coat all, and simmer for just a few minutes to cook the apples but avoid bursting the skins. When apples are tender, pack into hot, sterile jars, cover with the hot syrup and seal.