Ginger mixed with apples is a very old-fashioned way to preserve your apples. The original recipe came out of my 1963 cookbook. I love using this cookbook for ideas that are different from what we generally tend to can. Ginger Apple Slices are a variation of canned apples I am willing to eat plain or on pork. Honestly, any kind of apple goes well with pork. These apple slices make a lovely flavor combination that becomes almost candied and has that signature ginger taste to them. If you like ginger, you will love these apples.
Ginger Apple Slices
This recipe makes 6 half-pints of Ginger Apple Slices
Ingredients
8 apples
4 cups sugar
2 1/2 cups water
1 tablespoon fresh ginger root (grated)
How to Can Ginger Apple Slices
The following directions will make 6 half pints of Ginger Apple Slices.
prepare apples and ginger
Peel, core, and slice 8 apples.
Grate 1 tablespoon of fresh ginger root
Combine sugar and water and boil for 3 minutes.
Add apples and ginger. Cook until the apples are transparent.
fill jars
Fill hot jars leaving a 1/2 inch headspace.
Place the lid on top of the jar and add the ring. Tighten the ring to fingertip tight and process in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes if at sea level. (Remember to adjust your processing time if higher than 1000 feet elevation.)
processing complete
Once your apples have completed the appropriate time in the boiling water bath canner, turn off the heat and allow them to cool for 5 minutes. Then, take them out and sit them on the counter for 12-24 hours to cool and completely seal.
After they have sealed well, remove the rings and wash the threads and outside of the jars.
If your jar of Apples did not seal, place them in the fridge and use them immediately. Store the sealed jars in your cool, dry pantry to enjoy for the next 1-3 years. After three years the nutritional value of canned food diminishes.
If you have any questions about canning with the boiling water canner or how to adjust the pressure or processing time for altitude, take a look at our canning basics videos.
