brandied apple rings

Ingredients

• Servings: 48
• 4 1/2 pounds apples, cored and sliced into 1/4-inch thick rings
• water to cover
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 4 cups white sugar
• 3 cups water
• 1 cup
• 3 1-pint canning jars with lids and rings

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 40 mins Ready Time: 1 hr


• place apple rings in a bowl and pour in enough water to cover. add lemon juice to water.
• bring sugar and 3 cups water to a boil in a large saucepan; cook and stir until sugar dissolves, about 5 minutes. add apples to sugar-water mixture and return to a boil. reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until apples are tender, about 30 minutes.
• sterilize the jars and lids in boiling water for at least 5 minutes. pack apple rings into hot, sterilized jars, filling to within 1/4 inch of the top. keep syrup in the saucepan.
• bring the syrup back to a boil and add ; cook and stir until heated through, 2 to 3 minutes. ladle the syrup over apple rings, filling the jars to within 1/4 inch of the top.
• run a knife or thin spatula around the insides of the jars after they have been filled to remove any air . wipe the rims of the jars with a moist paper towel to remove any food residue. top with lids and screw on rings.
• place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. bring to a boil and lower jars into the boiling water using a holder. leave a 2-inch space between the jars. pour in more boiling water if necessary to bring the water level to at least 1 inch above the tops of the jars. bring the water to a rolling boil, cover the pot, and process for 15 minutes.
• remove the jars from the stockpot and place a cloth-covered or wood surface, several inches apart, until cool. once cool, press the top of each lid with a finger, ensuring that the seal is tight (lid does not move up or down at all). store in a cool, dark area.