Spiced Crabapples Recipe
🕒 Cook Time: 25 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 10 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 35 minutes
🥘 Recipe Yield: 6 pints
Description:
Indulge in the delightful flavors of spiced crabapples with this easy-to-follow recipe. These spiced crabapples are not only delicious but also low in protein, low in cholesterol, and packed with healthy goodness. Perfect for those seeking a quick, flavorful canning recipe that can be whipped up in less than 60 minutes!
Ingredients:
- 4 1/2 cups white sugar
- 3 cups water
- 2 1/2 cups white vinegar
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 tsp allspice
- 1 clove
- 8 cups prepared crabapples
Instructions:
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Prepare Ingredients: Begin by gathering all your ingredients. Wash and prepare the crabapples by removing any stems and blemishes.
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Create Spice Bag: In a large stainless or enamel saucepan, combine the white sugar, water, and white vinegar. Take a large square of cheesecloth and break up the cinnamon stick, then tie it up with the allspice and clove inside the cheesecloth to create a spice bag.
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Boil the Mixture: Add the spice bag to the saucepan with the sugar, water, and vinegar mixture. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat. Allow it to boil for about 10 minutes to infuse the flavors of the spices.
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Add Crabapples: Once the mixture has boiled for 10 minutes, carefully add the prepared crabapples to the saucepan. Return the pan to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it gently boil for another 10 to 15 minutes. This will allow the crabapples to absorb the flavorful syrup.
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Remove Spice Bag: After the crabapples have cooked, remove the spice bag from the saucepan. Discard the spice bag, as it has imparted its delicious flavors into the syrup.
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Pack into Jars: Prepare clean, hot jars for canning. Pack the cooked crabapples into the jars, filling them to about 3/4 inch from the rim.
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Cover with Syrup: Pour the boiling syrup over the crabapples in the jars, ensuring that they are fully covered. Leave about 1/2 inch of headspace at the top of each jar to allow for expansion during processing.
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Canning Process: Secure the lids onto the jars and process them in a boiling water bath. If you’re below 1000 feet in altitude, process the jars for 20 minutes to ensure proper canning and preservation.
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Enjoy: Once processed, allow the jars to cool completely before storing them in a cool, dark place. These spiced crabapples are perfect as a standalone snack, served alongside cheeses, or as a flavorful addition to your favorite recipes. Enjoy the fruits of your labor!
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 715
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 10mg
- Carbohydrates: 180.6g
- Fiber: 0.2g
- Sugar: 150.3g
- Protein: 0.6g
Keywords:
Low Protein, Low Cholesterol, Healthy, < 60 Mins, Canning
Indulge in the delightful flavors of spiced crabapples with this easy-to-follow recipe. These spiced crabapples are not only delicious but also low in protein, low in cholesterol, and packed with healthy goodness. Perfect for those seeking a quick, flavorful canning recipe that can be whipped up in less than 60 minutes!
