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Canning Crabapples
Canned crabapples are a sweet-tart preserve that’s as beautiful as it is delicious. This tested canning recipe keeps the fruit whole and unpeeled, gently poached in a light syrup so it holds its shape and flavor.
👥 64 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 30 min⏳ Prep: 5 min🔥 Cook: 5 min👤 Ashley Adamant📖 creativecanning
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- ●pot
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Prepare canning setup: Wash 6 to 8 pint jars. Prepare a water bath canner with a rack and heat jars in simmering water until ready to use. Wash lids and keep them warm, not boiling.
2
Make syrup: In a large stock pot, combine sugar and water. Bring to a boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Reduce to a simmer and keep hot.
3
Prepare crabapples: Rinse crabapples thoroughly and remove all stems. Do not peel. Use a fork or skewer to prick each crabapple 2–3 times to prevent bursting during cooking.
4
Simmer fruit: Carefully add crabapples to the hot syrup. Simmer gently (do not boil) for 5 to ⏱️ 10 minutes, until the fruit is heated through and just tender. Avoid overcooking, which will cause the fruit to split or lose shape.
5
Pack jars: Using a slotted spoon, pack hot crabapples into prepared jars, leaving ½ inch headspace. Ladle hot syrup over the fruit, maintaining ½ inch headspace. Remove air bubbles, wipe rims, apply 2-piece lids, and tighten to fingertip tight.
6
Process in water bath canner: Lower jars into the boiling water bath canner, ensuring they are covered by at least 1 to 2 inches of water. Process both pints and quarts for ⏱️ 20 minutes, adjusting for altitude (see notes).
7
Cool and store: After processing, turn off heat and let jars rest in the canner for ⏱️ 5 minutes before removing. Place jars on a towel and let cool undisturbed for 12–⏱️ 24 hours. Check seals, label, and store sealed jars in a cool, dark pantry for up to 18 months.
Nutrition Facts
calories
36 kcal
fat Content
0.1 g
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
1 g
sugar Content
8 g
sodium Content
1 mg
protein Content
0.1 g
carbohydrate Content
10 g
saturated Fat Content
0.01 g
unsaturated Fat Content
0.023 g
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