Description
A delightful treat made by simmering crab apples in a spiced syrup, perfect for any fall gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4–6 crab apples, washed and cored
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp cloves
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
Instructions
- Wash and core the crab apples, ensuring they maintain their shape.
- In a large pot, combine sugar, water, and spices to prepare the spiced syrup.
- Bring the syrup to a simmer over medium heat.
- Carefully add the crab apples to the pot.
- Simmer the apples in the syrup until they absorb the flavors and turn translucent, about 30 minutes.
- Taste the syrup for balance and adjust spices if necessary.
- Serve warm or store for later use.
Notes
Choose firm, unblemished crab apples for the best texture and flavor. You can adjust spice levels according to your preference.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg