Spiced Crabapples

Directions

1. 1
   Combine sugar, water and vinegar in a large stainless or enamel saucpan.
2. 2
   Break up cinnamon and tie up with allspice and cloves in a large square of cheesecloth and add to pan.
3. 3
   Bring to a boil and boil for 10 minutes.
4. 4
   Add prepared crabapples and return pan to a boil, reduce heat and boil GENTLY for 10 to 15 minutes.
5. 5
   Remove spice bag.
6. 6
   Pack into clean hot jars to 3/4 inch from rim and add boiling syrup to cover, leaving 1/2 inch head space.
7. 7
   Do the jar thing.
8. 8
   Process in a boiling water bath for 20 minutes at altitudes up to 1000 feet.