Total Steps
4
Ingredients
5
Tools Needed
4
Ingredients
- 1 jar crystallized ginger (5 oz)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 8 large tart apples
- 5 cups sugar
- 2 cups water
Instructions
1
Step 1
10 to 15 minutes
Pour sugar into a heavy 5 qt pot and stir in water until well blended. Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat, stirring often. Reduce heat to medium and cook, uncovered.
2
Step 2
Pare and core the apples, then cut them into 1/4 inch thick slices (to make about 8 cups). Sprinkle with lemon juice and mix well.
3
Step 3
Drain the crystallized ginger, reserving its syrup. Chop the ginger to make about 1/2 cup.
4
Step 4
Add the prepared apples, chopped ginger, and reserved ginger syrup to the sugar-water mixture. Cook, boiling gently.
Tools & Equipment
5-quart heavy pot
Lid
Canning jar
Refrigerator