SPICED CRAB APPLES RECIPE - (3.8/5)

Spiced Crab Apples Recipe - (3.8/5) image

Provided by DWatkins23

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 1/2 cups white sugar
3 cups water
2 1/2 cups white vinegar
1 (4 inch) cinnamon sticks
1 teaspoon whole allspice
1 teaspoon whole clove
1 T Mace
1 T Red food Coloring
8 cups washed, drained, and pricked once with a fork crabapples

Steps:

Combine sugar, water and vinegar in a large stainless or enamel saucpan. Break up cinnamon and tie up with allspice and cloves in a large square of cheesecloth and add to pan. Bring to a boil and boil for 10 minutes. Add prepared crabapples and return pan to a boil, reduce heat and boil GENTLY for 5-10 minutes. Remove from heat and let sit overnight. Pack into clean hot jars to 3/4 inch from rim and add syrup to cover, leaving 1/2 inch head space. Seal according to directions Process in a boiling water bath for 20 minutes at altitudes up to 1000 feet.