PICKLED CRABAPPLES

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Found this on a hand written card in Mom's collection. I remember her making these. She loved them but only made them a couple of times because she could never find the right apples. A good sound CRAB apple is what is needed for this It makes an interesting addition to a relish tray. The smell of this on the stove is a reminder of "home" for me. Yes, time consuming but worth it.

Provided by TigBear

Categories     Apple

Time P2DT4h

Yield 5 pints, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 quarts crabapples (may vary)
1 quart vinegar
1 cup water
1 quart sugar
1 tablespoon cinnamon
1 tablespoon clove
1 teaspoon mace
1 teaspoon allspice

Steps:

  • Make a spiced syrup by heating together the vinegar, water, sugar and the spices loosely tied in a bag. This should be enough syrup for about 5 pints.
  • Remove from heat and allow to cool.
  • When cool, add apples and heat slowly, being careful NOT to burst the fruit. (If I remember right bring to just a good "steam").
  • Remove from heat and allow to stand overnight.
  • Next morning, remove the spice bag and pack apples without reheating, into clean jars and fill to within 1/2 inch of the top of jar with syrup.
  • Put on cap, screwing the band tight.
  • Process in water bath at simmering temperature (180 degrees F) for 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1499.1, Fat 3.2, SaturatedFat 0.6, Sodium 22.3, Carbohydrate 378.8, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 199.8, Protein 3.8

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