For Marilyn, FL: This is a recipe similar to the Spiced Red Apples given by the FoodPreservationDryingCanningAndMore yahoo group. Haven’t tried it yet but it is very similar to the other recipe.
Good luck, Wyndal


Spiced Apple Rings

12 lb firm tart apples, no more than 2 1/2 inch diameter
12 cups sugar
6 cups water
1 1/4 cups white vinegar, 5 % acidity
3 Tbsp whole cloves
3/4 cup red hot cinnamon candies or 8 cinnamon
1 tsp red food coloring (optional)

Wash apples. Peel and slice one apple at a time. Immediately cut crosswise into 1/2 inch slices, remove core area with a melon baller and immerse in ascorbic acid solution to keep the apples from discoloring.

In a 6 quart saucepan, combine sugar, water, vinegar, cloves, cinnamon candies, or cinnamon sticks and food coloring. Stir, heat to boil, and simmer 3 minutes. Drain apples, add to hot syrup, and cook 5 minutes.

Fill wide mouth sterilized canning jars with apple rings and hot flavored syrup, leaving 1/2 inch headspace.

Process in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes. Adjust time according to altitude.
Makes about 8 pintsor cranberries etc.
Judy/Buffalo

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