Spiced Cranapple Crush Recipes

Steps:

• Make a spice bag by placing cloves and allspice berries on a double thickness of cheesecloth. Gather corners of cloth to enclose seasonings; tie securely with string., In a stockpot, combine next six ingredients. Add spice bag. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until mixture begins to thicken, about 45 minutes. Add shredded apple; simmer until thickened, 35-45 minutes longer (mixture will thicken more after cooling). Discard spice bag., Carefully ladle hot mixture into 10 hot sterilized half-pint jars, leaving 1/4-in. headspace. Remove air bubbles and adjust headspace, if necessary, by adding hot mixture. Wipe rims. Center lids on jars; screw on bands until fingertip tight. , In batches, place jars into canner with simmering water, ensuring that they are completely covered with water. Bring to a boil; process for 5 minutes. Remove jars and cool.

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• For the filling: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Coat a 9-inch pie dish with the softened butter. Set aside.
• In a large mixing bowl, stir together the cranberry sauce, granulated sugar and flour. Add the apples to the cranberry mixture, tossing to coat, and pour the mixture into the prepared pie dish.
• For the crumb topping: In the same mixing bowl, stir together the oats, flour, brown sugar, melted butter, pecans and cinnamon. Sprinkle the mixture over the apples in the dish.
• Bake until golden brown, 35 to 40 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.

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• In a large pot, combine apple cider, cranberry juice, brown sugar, cinnamon sticks, cloves and lemon slices. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes. With a slotted spoon, remove cinnamon, cloves, and lemon slices. Serve hot.

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• Over medium heat, in wide stainless steel skillet, heat sugar, vinegar and salt, stirring to dissolve.
• Add chopped apples and cranberries, and increase heat to medium-high. Let fruit cook, uncovered, for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring carefully, until apples are tender but still hold their shape.
• Add ginger, jalapeño and cayenne, mix gently and cool to room temperature. May be prepared ahead and refrigerated up to 4 days.

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• Heat apple cider with a spice bag (cheesecloth bag tied with lemon, cloves, cinnamon, and vanilla.) When the mixture starts to steam, pour 4 ounces into wine glasses. Add 2 ounces cranberry juice cocktail and serve warm.;

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• 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 10 to 15 minutes.
• Remove spice bag.
• Pack into clean hot jars to 3/4 inch from rim and add boiling syrup to cover, leaving 1/2 inch head space.
• Do the jar thing.
• Process in a boiling water bath for 20 minutes at altitudes up to 1000 feet.

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• Up to 1 week before using:In a folded kitchen towel, coarsely crush cinnamon sticks with a rolling pin or mallet.In a small bowl, mix crushed cinnamon sticks, allspice and cloves. Cut an 8-inch square of double-thickness cheesecloth. Place the spice mixture on the square. Bring corners together and tie securely with string to make a loose bag. Store tightly covered.Thirty to 40 minutes before serving:Pour juice into a large saucepan. Add spice bag. Bring to a boil over high heat reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Remove and discard spice bag. Cover and keep warm.Serve hot in mugs.

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• Mix all ingredients together in a large pan.
• Heat over medium-high heat until mixture comes to a boil; reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes.
• Remove from heat and serve warm.

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• In a large saucepan, combine all ingredients. Cook over medium heat until berries pop and apples are tender, about 20 minutes. Remove from the heat; mash if desired., Transfer to a large bowl; chill until serving.

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• Cut brisket in half; place in a 5-quart slow cooker.
• In a bowl, combine the apple butter, wine, vinegar, pepper and salt.
• Stir in the tart apple, celery, onion, dried apples, cranberries, and garlic.
• Pour over brisket.
• Cover and cook on LOW for 8-10 hours or until meat is tender.
• Remove meat to a serving platter; keep warm.
• Skim fat from cooking juices; transfer to a small saucepan.
• Bring liquid to a boil.
• Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; gradually stir into the pan.
• Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened; serve with meat.