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Spiced Apple Preserves
A versatile and tasty recipe that’s quick to prepare and easy to enjoy.
Additional Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 half pints
Calories: 255 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Ingredients
- 3 pounds apples use something tart and crisp
- 2 Tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 teaspoon citric acid
Instructions
- Prepare a boiling water bath canner and 4 half pint jars and lids.
- Line a sieve or colander with a tea towel and place it over a large bowl.
- Grate apples into the lined sieve. Add 2 tablespoons sugar and toss gently to combine.
- Gather up the sides of the towel and squeeze some of the juice out from the apples. You should yield approximately 1 1/2 – 2 cups.
- Measure one cup of reserved apple juice into a medium saucepan and add the remaining 1/4 cup of sugar, along with the spices.
- Once sugar has dissolved, add the apples. Cook for 5-6 minutes, until the apple shreds have broken down a little and reabsorbed the spiced juice.
- Divide the citric acid between the four half pint jars (it helps prevent the apples from browning during storage) and pack the hot apple shreds into the jars, leaving 3/4 inch headspace.
- Wipe the rims, apply lids and rings and process in a boiling water bath canner for 25 minutes. When time is up, remove pot from heat and let jars stand in the warm water for an additional 5 minutes. This time helps prevent the apples from siphoning out of the jars.
- Remove jars from canner and let them cool on a folded kitchen towel. When jars are fully cool, check seals. If they’re good, place jars in a cool, dark place and use within one year.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
255kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
66g
(22%)
Sodium
4mg
(0%)
Potassium
364mg
(10%)
Fiber
8g
(32%)
Sugar
53g
(106%)
Vitamin A
185IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
15.7mg
(17%)
Calcium
25mg
(3%)
Iron
0.4mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4half pints
Amount Per Serving
Calories 255
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 255kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 66g | 22% |
| Sodium | 4mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 364mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 53g | 106% |
| Vitamin A | 185IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 15.7mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 25mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.