Spiced Apple Rings

Name: Spiced Apple Rings
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 2 quarts
Ingredients: 3 cups sugar; 3 cups water; 3/4 cup white vinegar; 1/2 cup cinnamon candies or 6 cinnamon sticks (3 inches); 2 tablespoons whole cloves; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 teaspoons red food coloring, optional; 3 pounds medium apple, peeled, cored and sliced into 1/2-in. thick rings; 2 quart mason jars

Total Time Prep: 25 mins. Process: 15 min./batch

Yield 2 quarts

Test Kitchen Approved

Pile spiced apple rings on all your autumnal and winter dishes, sweet or savory, for a sugary and tangy upgrade.

Ingredients

3 cups sugar
3 cups water
3/4 cup white vinegar
1/2 cup cinnamon candies or 6 cinnamon sticks (3 inches)
2 tablespoons whole cloves
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons red food coloring, optional
3 pounds medium apple, peeled, cored and sliced into 1/2-in. thick rings
2 quart mason jars

Directions

Wash and sanitize 2 one-quart canning jars.
In a large stockpot, combine sugar, water, vinegar, cinnamon candies or cinnamon sticks, cloves, salt and food coloring, if desired. Heat to a boil, stirring constantly until sugar is dissolved and mixture has slightly thickened, 4-5 minutes. Add apple rings; cook and stir until just tender, 3-5 minutes.
Use a slotted spoon to divide apples into hot prepared jars. Pour cooking liquid over each, leaving 1/2-in. headspace. Secure lids on jars. Place jars into canner simmering water, ensuring that they are completely covered with water. Bring to a boil; process for 15 minutes. Remove jars and cool.

Nutrition Facts

4 slices: 95 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 37mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (21g sugars, 3g fiber), 0 protein.

Apple rings are a sweet addition to cakes and tarts. They're tender with a strong cinnamon flavor. —Margaret Knoebel, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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