SPICY PICKLED CRABAPPLES

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These taste like the canned crabapples that grandma used to make!

Provided by Wendy L

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Canning and Preserving Recipes     Pickled

Time 50m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 quarts fresh crabapples, washed and stems removed
1 cup whole cloves
½ cup water
3 pounds brown sugar
1 cup distilled white vinegar
2 tablespoons whole allspice berries
6 cinnamon sticks
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest

Steps:

  • Stick 2 or 3 cloves into each of the crabapples, and set aside.
  • In a large pot, stir together the water, sugar, and vinegar. Place allspice berries, cinnamon sticks, and lemon zest in cheesecloth, and tie cheesecloth to make a small bag; add to pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Add the crabapples,and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes.
  • Use a slotted spoon to lift out crabapples and place them into sterile jars. Cover with hot syrup, and seal in a hot water bath for 10 minutes, or until the centers of the lids are depressed. If the syrup seems too thick, add more water. Refrigerate after opening.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 315 calories, Carbohydrate 80.9 g, Fat 0.6 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 0.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 28 mg, Sugar 55.1 g

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