Spiced Crabapples
Transform your seasonal harvest into a stunning treat with this Spiced Crabapples recipe, a delightful blend of tart fruit and warm, aromatic spices. Perfectly infused with cinnamon, cloves, allspice, and star anise, these tender crabapples simmer gently in a sweet-tangy apple cider vinegar syrup enhanced with fresh lemon zest and juice. This quick and easy recipe takes just 35 minutes to prepare and delivers a unique balance of flavors, making it an ideal accompaniment to cheese boards, roast meats, or decadent desserts like ice cream or pound cake. Whether you're preserving fall's bounty or elevating your culinary creations, these spiced crabapples are a must-try delicacy that encapsulates the cozy essence of autumn.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pounds crabapples
- 2 cups sugar
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup apple cider vinegar
- 4 sticks cinnamon sticks
- 12 whole cloves
- 10 whole allspice berries
- 3 whole star anise
- 1 whole (zest and juice) lemon
Instructions
Wash and dry the crabapples thoroughly, leaving the stems intact. Discard any bruised or damaged fruit.
In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, water, and apple cider vinegar. Stir over medium heat until the sugar has completely dissolved.
Add the cinnamon sticks, cloves, allspice berries, and star anise to the saucepan. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes to infuse the syrup with the spices.
Zest and juice the lemon. Add both the zest and juice to the saucepan and stir to combine.
Carefully add the crabapples to the syrup, ensuring they are fully submerged. If needed, gently press them down with a spoon.
Simmer the crabapples over low heat for approximately 15 minutes, or until they are tender but not falling apart. Stir occasionally to ensure even cooking.
Remove the saucepan from heat and allow the crabapples to cool in the spiced syrup. This will allow the flavors to deepen.
Using a slotted spoon, transfer the crabapples to sterilized jars or a serving dish. Pour the spiced syrup over the crabapples, ensuring they are completely covered.
Seal the jars if storing or refrigerate the dish until ready to serve. Enjoy as a snack, side dish, or as a topping for desserts like ice cream or pound cake.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2323 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 10.1 g | 13% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.5 g | 8% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 119 mg | 5% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 574.1 g | 209% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 42.2 g | 151% | |
| Total Sugars | 493.0 g | ||
| Protein | 8.7 g | 17% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 562 mg | 43% | |
| Iron | 12.0 mg | 67% | |
| Potassium | 1845 mg | 39% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
