Spicy Pickled Crabapples Recipes

Steps:

• Combine the vinegar, sugar, cloves and cinnamon in a large stainless-steelpan. Bring to a boil over high heat and stir until the sugar dissolves, about 3 minutes.
• Reduce heat to medium, add the apples, and cook until barely done, about 5-6 minutes.
• Using a slotted spoon, pack the apples into clean, dry jars with sealable lids. Laddle in the hot syrup to within 1/2 inch of the jar rims and cover.
• Store jars in a cool, dark place.

Steps:

• Make a spiced syrup by heating together the vinegar, water, sugar and the spices loosely tied in a bag. This should be enough syrup for about 5 pints.
• Remove from heat and allow to cool.
• When cool, add apples and heat slowly, being careful NOT to burst the fruit. (If I remember right bring to just a good "steam").
• Remove from heat and allow to stand overnight.
• Next morning, remove the spice bag and pack apples without reheating, into clean jars and fill to within 1/2 inch of the top of jar with syrup.
• Put on cap, screwing the band tight.
• Process in water bath at simmering temperature (180 degrees F) for 20 minutes.