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Comment préparer Crabapple Preserves
- Wash 4 pounds of crabapples and remove blossom ends.
- Leave stems on.
- Do not peel the crabapples.
- In a large saucepan, combine 4 cups of sugar and 1 cup of water. Bring to a rolling boil over medium-high heat, stirring until sugar dissolves completely.
- Boil the syrup for 5 minutes, skimming off any foam that rises to the surface.
- Gently add 4 pounds of crabapples to the boiling syrup.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, uncovered, for 30-45 minutes, or until the crabapples are tender and translucent, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Using a slotted spoon, carefully transfer the crabapples to sterilized canning jars, leaving about 1/2 inch headspace at the top.
- Ladle the hot syrup over the crabapples, leaving 1/2 inch headspace.
- Remove air bubbles by running a non-metallic utensil around the inside of the jar.
- Wipe the jar rims clean with a damp cloth.
- Place lids and rings on the jars, tightening fingertip tight.
- Process in a boiling water bath for 15 minutes (adjust processing time based on your altitude – consult a current canning guide for specifics).
- Remove jars from the canner and let cool completely. You should hear a satisfying “pop” sound as the jars seal. Check seals by pressing the center of each lid. If the lid doesn’t flex, it’s sealed!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
0 g
Sugar
684g
Fat
0g
Carbs
57g