Old Fashioned Spiced Crab Apples Recipes

OLD FASHIONED SPICED CRAB APPLES

Steps:

• Wash the apples well, and leave the stems intact.
• Gently prick the apples all over with a fork or the tip of a small sharp knife. This is so that they don't burst as they cook.
• Combine the vinegar, water, and sugar in a pot.
• Roll over the cardamom pods with a rolling pin or the side of a wine bottle to gently crack them open. Don't lose any of the black seeds. Add the cardamom (seeds and pods) and cloves to the pan and bring to a boil
• Turn down the heat and add the apples to the pot. Simmer for about 5 to 10 minutes, depending on the size of your apples. Use your judgement, you don't want the apples to get soft and mushy.
• Carefully remove the apples from the hot liquid and pack them into your jar or jars.
• Strain the pickling liquid and then pour into the jars, completely immersing the fruit. Let cool and then cap and refrigerate.
• The apples can be canned, as well, for longer storage.
• Makes 1 quart

SPICY PICKLED CRABAPPLES

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.

MARY WYNNE'S CRABAPPLE JELLY

Steps:

• Remove stems and blossom ends from crabapples, and cut into quarters. Place them in a large stainless steel or other non-reactive pot or saucepan. Add enough water to be able to see, but no so much that the crabapples are floating. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium, and let simmer for 10 to 15 minutes. The apples should soften and change color.
• Strain the apples and juice through 2 or 3 layers of cheese cloth. You should have at least 4 cups of juice. Discard pulp, and pour the juice back into the pan. Bring to a simmer, and let cook for 10 minutes. Skim off any foam that comes to the top. Next, stir in the sugar until completely dissolved. Continue cooking at a low boil until the temperature reaches 220 to 222 degrees F (108 to 110 C). Remove from heat.
• Pour the jelly into sterile small decorative jars leaving 1/4 inch headspace. Process in a hot water bath to seal.

SPICED CRAB APPLES RECIPE - (3.8/5)

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.