Apple Catsup

Name: Apple Catsup
Yield: Will depend on the size of the apples and how thick the catsup—approximately 3 to 4 pints
Ingredients: 4 lbs. firm apples, such as McIntosh; 1 teaspoon whole cloves; 3 cups sugar; 2 cups cider vinegar; 2 teaspoons mustard seed; 1 cinnamon stick, broken; ½ teaspoon peppercorns; ½ teaspoon whole allspice

Preparation info

Will depend on the size of the apples and how thick the catsup—approximately
3 to 4 pints

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Home Canning and Preserving

By Janet Cooper

Published 2014

About

Ingredients

4 lbs. firm apples, such as McIntosh
2 cups cider vinegar
3

Sauce
Vegan
Gluten-free

Method

Make the apples into an unsweetened applesauce using as little water as possible. A microwave will help with this (see applesauce recipe).
Meanwhile, make a syrup by combining the remaining ingredients. If you prefer, the spices may be contained in a spice bag or tea caddy and removed when the sauce is done.
Alternatively,