These apples would make a wonderful homemade gift.
Have you ever heard of or tried Cinnamon Red Hot Apples before? I’d love to know.
I was drawn to this recipe in the Ball Canning Book because it seems like a quirky, retro dish that my grandma would have made.
Ingredients
- 8-10 lb. fresh apples
- Ball Fruit-Fresh
- 1 1/2 c. sugar
- 1/2 c. Cinnamon Red Hot Candies
- 2 sticks cinnamon
- 2 tsp. whole cloves
- 1 tsp. ginger
- 2 c. water
- 1 1/2 c. vinegar
- 2/3 c. light corn syrup
- 2 tbsp. red food coloring optional
Instructions
- Wash, core and peel apples.
- Cut apples lengthwise into eighths.
- Treat with Fruit Fresh to prevent darkening.
- Combine remaining ingredients in a large saucepot and bring slowly to a boil.
- Drain apple wedges and add to syrup mixture; cover and simmer 4 minutes.
- Pack hot apples into hot jars, leaving 1/2 in headspace.
- Ladle hot syrup over apples, leaving 1/2 in. headspace.
- Remove air bubbles. Adjust two-piece caps.
- Process 15 minutes in a boiling-water canner.
Nutrition
Calories: 706kcal | Carbohydrates: 184g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 33mg | Potassium: 664mg | Fiber: 16g | Sugar: 158g | Vitamin A: 327IU | Vitamin C: 28mg | Calcium: 68mg | Iron: 1mg