Best Spiced Crab Apples Recipes

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Number Of Ingredients 7

2 quarts crab apples, with stems
2 sticks cinnamon
1 tbls. whole allspice
1 1/2 tbls. whole cloves
6 cups sugar
3 cups vinegar
3 cups water

Steps:

1. Run a large needle through each apple to prevent them from bursting. 2. Tie spices in cheesecloth bag. Combine remaining ingredients and spice bag in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Cook 5 minutes. 3. Add apple, 1/2 at a time; simmer until almost tender. Remove from syrup and place in a large container. 4. Remove spice bag from syrup. Bring sugar to boiling point: pour over apples. 5. Cover and let stand overnight. 6. Place apples in sterilized jars. Reheat syrup; pour into jars. Seal. 7. Process in hot water bath for 10 minutes.

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.