Apple Refrigerator Pickles

I was trying to come up with a way to use up a bunch of apples we had in our fridge. Eventually I decided to just pickle them refrigerator-style. This is the result.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 2 mins
• Total Time: 22 mins
• Calories: 87 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 cup water
• 1 tablespoon ground ginger
• 1 tablespoon ground nutmeg
• ½ cup lemon juice
• 6 apples - peeled, cored and sliced
• 1 cup cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon whole cloves
• 1 tablespoon whole allspice berries

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place the water, cider vinegar, sugar, allspice, clove, nutmeg, and ginger into a small saucepan, and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves.

Step 2

Meanwhile, toss the sliced apples with the lemon juice, and pack into two sterilized 1 quart canning jars with lids and rings. Pour the boiling syrup over the apples, and affix the lids and rings.

Step 3

Allow the jars to stand at room temperature until cool. Once cool, press the top of each lid with a finger, ensuring that the seal is tight (lid does not move up or down at all). Place in the refrigerator, and wait 1 week before opening.