Here is a recipe to can spiced apple rings

Spiced Apple Rings

12 lbs firm apples about 2&1/2 inch around
12 cups sugar
6 cups water
1&1/4 cup white vinegar
3 tbs whole cloves
8 cinnamon sticks
1 tsp red food color(optional)
Peel apples cut out core and slice in 1/3 in slices

Immerse in ascorbic acid & water to keep from turning brown(like fruit fresh)

In 6qt pan combine sugar and water ,vinegar, cloves and sticks(I would use a tea ball) and food color if used heat to boiling Simmer 3 minutes, Drain apples, add to hot syrup, Cook 5 minutes Fill wide mouth jars with apple rings and hot syrup. Leave 1/2" headspace. Process in boiling water bath 10 minutes.
Makes 8 pts.

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