Ingredients

2 quarts crab apples, with stems

2 sticks cinnamon

1 tbls. whole allspice

1 1/2 tbls. whole cloves

6 cups sugar

3 cups vinegar

3 cups water

Preparation

  1. Run a large needle through each apple to prevent them from bursting.

  2. Tie spices in cheesecloth bag. Combine remaining ingredients and spice bag in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Cook 5 minutes.

  3. Add apple, 1/2 at a time; simmer until almost tender. Remove from syrup and place in a large container.

  4. Remove spice bag from syrup. Bring sugar to boiling point: pour over apples.

  5. Cover and let stand overnight.

  6. Place apples in sterilized jars. Reheat syrup; pour into jars. Seal.

  7. Process in hot water bath for 10 minutes.