Red Hot Cinnamon Apples

ByMissy Rakes
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Learn how to can these retro Red Hot Cinnamon Apples and impress all your friends!

Red Hot Cinnamon Apples

  I was drawn to this recipe in the Ball Canning Book because it seems like a quirky, retro dish that my grandma would have made. Also, I have gallons of apples waiting to be preserved from our tree so new recipes are always welcomed this time of year! If you’ve never tried them, they taste like a cinnamon-y sweet apple pickle. Sounds weird, but they’re good!

 

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How to Make Red Hot Cinnamon Apples:

Yield: about 6 pints

Step 1: Wash, core  and peel apples.

Step 2: Cut apples lengthwise into eighths.

Step 3: Treat with Fruit Fresh to prevent darkening.

Step 4: Combine remaining ingredients in a large saucepot and bring slowly to a boil.

Step 5: Drain apple wedges and add to syrup mixture; cover and simmer 4 minutes.

Step 6: Pack hot apples into hot jars, leaving 1/2 in headspace.

Step 7: Ladle hot syrup over apples, leaving 1/2 in. headspace.

Step 8: Remove air bubbles. Adjust two-piece caps.

Step 9: Process 15 minutes in a boiling-water canner.

 

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These apples would make a wonderful homemade gift! Have you ever heard of or tried Cinnamon Red Hot Apples before? I’d love to know!

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Red Hot Cinnamon Apples

Apple slices cooked in a sweet and spicy syrup.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Red Hot Cinnamon Apples
Servings: 6 pints
Calories: 706kcal

Ingredients

  • 8-10 lb. fresh apples
  • Ball Fruit-Fresh
  • 1 1/2 c. sugar
  • 1/2 c. Cinnamon Red Hot Candies
  • 2 sticks cinnamon
  • 2 tsp. whole cloves
  • 1 tsp. ginger
  • 2 c. water
  • 1 1/2 c. vinegar
  • 2/3 c. light corn syrup
  • 2 tbsp. red food coloring optional

Instructions

  • Wash, core and peel apples.
  • Cut apples lengthwise into eighths.
  • Treat with Fruit Fresh to prevent darkening.
  • Combine remaining ingredients in a large saucepot and bring slowly to a boil.
  • Drain apple wedges and add to syrup mixture; cover and simmer 4 minutes.
  • Pack hot apples into hot jars, leaving 1/2 in headspace.
  • Ladle hot syrup over apples, leaving 1/2 in. headspace.
  • Remove air bubbles. Adjust two-piece caps.
  • Process 15 minutes in a boiling-water canner.

Nutrition

Calories: 706kcal | Carbohydrates: 184g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 33mg | Potassium: 664mg | Fiber: 16g | Sugar: 158g | Vitamin A: 327IU | Vitamin C: 28mg | Calcium: 68mg | Iron: 1mg

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52 Comments

  1. My mom used to make these. I like them best is the apples are cut pretty thing (same with fried apples). She used lemon to keep apples from oxedation while in the process --- do you know if Fruit Fresh works better? Can't make this - was looking for a version made with Splenda (yeah, I know, not the healthiest but for a borderline diabetic, neither is sugar. Low and behold I run into a post by my niece! Have a happy Thanksgiving, if you read this in time and be nice to my kids and grandkids. They need it. BTW, we got to eat these once in the fall and then they went onto the basement pantry shelves and we ate the in summer when other apples were expensive and out of season. My mom made the best apple pie I've ever eaten! I can make the apple part but I've never been good at pie dough. She said I overworked it but never got the knack of blending it just right. I have a great pumpkin pie recipe, too, should you ever want to try it.
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  2. I would love to see more from you. Cause I want to leave as frugal as I can. Recipe was Yummo.

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  3. I made this, so good, but I forgot to add the vinegar. Do you think it will still be shelf stable? Will it affect the shelf life?
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  7. I do this with pears and don't use any corn syrup, so that could be left out but will affect the sweetness, of course. The recipe from the Center for Home Food Preservation doesn't call for any corn syrup either, so it should be safe to leave it out. If you really want to be frugal, crush up a couple of Vitamin C tablets/capsules and dissolve in water instead of the very expensive Fruit Fresh. IT works just as well to prevent oxidation and browning and is much cheaper.
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  8. These Red Hot Cinnamon Apples look absolutely delicious! I can't wait to try making them for fall gatherings. The combination of sweet and spicy is just perfect. Thanks for sharing this recipe!
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  9. I love the idea of using red hot candies for a unique twist on cinnamon apples! This recipe sounds like the perfect cozy treat for fall. Can't wait to try it out!
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  10. These Red Hot Cinnamon Apples look absolutely delicious! I love the idea of combining sweet and spicy flavors. Can't wait to try this recipe, especially with the fall season approaching! Thank you for sharing!
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  11. These Red Hot Cinnamon Apples look absolutely delicious! I love the idea of combining sweet and spicy flavors. Can’t wait to try making them this fall—thank you for sharing such a delightful recipe!
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