I’m always looking to try something different.  This recipe got my attention and made my kitchen smell amazing!!!  It reminds me of spiced apples that I had years ago….

This makes 12 pints

• 24 large apples (peeled, cored and sliced)
• 12 cinnamon sticks
• 4 cups apple cider vinegar
• 4 cups water
• 2 cup sugar
• 6 Tablespoons of salt
• 3 Tablespoons of Whole Cloves
• 1 Tablespoon of Apple Pie Spice

Core and slice apples then pack them into mason jars with cinnamon sticks.

In a small pot, cook remaining ingredients over medium heat until sugar and salt dissolve.

Remove from heat and carefully ladle pickling liquid over apples, dividing spices evenly among jars, leaving 1/2 inch headspace.   Gently tap jar against the table to release any air bubbles.  Apply hot lids and rings tightened fingertip tight.  Water bath for 10 minutes.  Let sit for 2 weeks before opening.