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Crabapple Jam
 
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 25 Minutes
Ready In: 35 Minutes
Servings: 6
A tasty departure from regular crabapple preserves. From an online source in response to a recipe request. While this recipe is written in a relatively old-fashioned way, it is perfectly safe if processed using modern methods.
Ingredients:
5 quarts crabapples
2 cups water
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 cup apple juice
1/2 cup water
1 1/3 cups honey
Directions:
1. Cook crabapples in 2 cups water until they begin to pop (about 20 minutes).
2. Press the cooked crabapples through a sieve or food mill.
3. In a large saucepan or kettle, combine pulp, lemon juice, apple juice and water.
4. Add honey.
5. Bring to a rolling boil; boil 1 minute, stirring frequently.
6. When the jam starts to sheet from the edge of the spoon it has begun to jell.
7. Remove from heat.
8. Pour into sterilized jars, seal, and process 10 minutes in boiling water bath.
By RecipeOfHealth.com