Spiced Apples

Directions

1. 1
   Pare apples, quarter and core; cut each quarter into 3 thick slices.
2. 2
   Place in a large bowl of water and lemon juice.
3. 3
   Combine sugar, cloves, cinnamon sticks and vinegar in kettle; tint bright pink with food coloring.
4. 4
   Heat to boiling.
5. 5
   Simmer 10 minutes. Drain apples; add enough syrup at a time to make one layer deep. Heat to boiling.
6. 6
   Cook 2 minutes or just until apples are tender. Pack into hot jars.
7. 7
   Process 15 minutes in water bath.