Spiced Apple Rings

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   ["Wash apples. Peel and slice one apple at a time. Immediately cut crosswise into 1/2"" slices, remove core area with a melon baller and immerse in ascorbic acid solution to keep the apples from discoloring.", "In a 6 quart saucepan, combine sugar, water, vinegar, cloves, cinnamon candies, or cinnamon sticks and food coloring (if using).", "Heat to a boil, stirring constantly until sugar dissolves then lower heat and simmer 3 minutes.", "Drain apples and add to hot syrup, and cook for 5 minutes.", "Fill prepared jars with apple rings and hot flavored syrup, leaving a 1/2"" headspace.", "Check for air bubbles and add more liquid if needed to maintain the 1/2"" headspace.", "Process pint or quart size jars in a boiling water bath for 20 minutes .", "Adjust time according to your altitude.", "NOTE: This can also be pressure canned. Pressure Canner - Hot pack pints or quarts and process for 8 minutes at the pressure specified according to your altitude and / or style of canner."]

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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