3 medium apples
1/3 cup vinegar
1 cup sugar
6 cloves, whole
1 cinnamon stick
Directions
1.Cook vinegar, sugar and spices for 5 minutes. 2.Wipe apples with a
damp cloth, but dont peel. Core and cut the apples
crosswise into 1/2 inch rings, most apples will cut in four rings.
3.Cook four rings at a time slowly, in the sugar syrup untill they are
transparent. Remove carefully, store all in dish and when done pour
the rest of the syrup over the rings. They keep well for several
days. From Womens Day Magazine typed by Brigitte sealing
Servings: 4 servings
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Categories: Apple; Fruit
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