Spiced Apple Rings

Learn the best and tastiest ways to put up the traditional canning foods, from tomatoes and green beans to apples and peaches in this new book.

- SARAH THRUSH

There’s a certain charm in preserving ageold family recipes that have been passed down through generations. For me, spiced apple rings hold a special place in my heart, because I inherited the recipe from my mother and grandmother. This delightful dish was a fixture at our family gatherings, especially during the holiday season.

INGREDIENTS

• 8 cups water
• splash of lemon juice or
• 1 tablespoon citric acid
• approximately 20 large, firm apples
• 3⁄4 cup sugar
• 13⁄4 cups cinnamon Red Hots candies
• 4 cups water
• 31⁄2 teaspoons whole cloves

PREPARATION