Pickled Crab Apples

Directions

1. 1
   Wash and remove blossom ends and prick.
2. 2
   Bring vinegar, water, sugar, ginger, cinnamon and cloves (cinnamon and cloves tied in a bag) to a boil and add apples, a little at a time.
3. 3
   Remove before adding next batch.
4. 4
   Pour syrup over apples; let stand overnight. Remove bag of spices.
5. 5
   Pack apples in hot jars.
6. 6
   Bring syrup to a boil.
7. 7
   Pour over fruit.
8. 8
   Process 30 minutes.
9. 9
   Makes 16 to 20 pints.