CINNAMON SPICED CRABAPPLES

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Categories     Condiment/Spread

Yield 5 500 ml

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 3-inch cinnamon stick
3 whole star anise
1 tbsp whole cloves
2 tsp black peppercorns
4 1/2 cups sugar
3 cups water
2 1/2 cups cider vinegar
2 lbs (about 8 cups) crabapples

Steps:

  • Place the cinnamon stick, star anise, cloves and peppercorns on a square of cheesecloth and tie securily. In a saucepan, combine sugar, water and vinegar. Bring to a boil over high heat, stirring until the sugar is dissolved. Add the spice bag. Decrease heat to low, cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, wash the crabapples and pat dry. Using kitchen shears, snip the stem ends, ,leaving 1/2 inch. Prick each crabapple in several places. Set aside. Add the crabapples to the pot and simmer, uncovered, for 3 minutes. Using a slotted spoon and wide-mouth funnel, pack the crabapples into the jars leaving 1/2 inch headspace. Seal and process 20 minutes.

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