Spiced Crab Apples Recipe

Spiced Crabapples and Honey Cinnamon Crabapples

WebAug 27, 2023 · Make sure 1-2 inches of water covers the jars. Bring to boil, process (boil gently) 20 minutes. When the cooking time is up, remove …

1. Prepare syrup by adding honey to water and heating until the honey is dissolved (this is a nice way to use crystallized honey straight from the jar). Add cinnamon sticks, simmer five minutes. Add apples (with blossom ends removed) to syrup. Simmer five minutes (just to heat through), you don’t want to overcook them, as they will cook more during processing. Apple skins will darken as they cook (think applesauce or baked apples).
2. Load hot apples into hot quart jars, fill with syrup to 1/2 inch headspace. Run you chopstick or small non-metallic spatula between the apples and the jar to remove air bubbles (metal may scratch the inside of the jar). Add extra syrup if needed. Wipe rim clean, screw on lid (not too tight – air must escape during processing).
3. * Note: if using Tattler lids, use 1 inch headspace, tighten rings, then unscrew 1/4 inch.
4. Place jars on rack in canner. When all apples are packed (you should have 4-5 jars), lower jars into water. Make sure jars are covered by 1-2 inches of water. Bring to boil, process (boil gently) 20 minutes. (See peach post for photos of canning setup and jars in canner.)

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