"zxcvbob" wrote in message
...

I see a recipe for crab apple pickles in the BBB. Are they any good, and
what are they good for?

I also am thinking about steam-juicing them, with a handful of cranberries
for color, and making jelly.

I think 5 pounds is enough to try both, but I don't wanna make the pickles
if they are only good for sitting on the shelf looking pretty (and these
won't be as pretty as crabapples because they are tan instead of red)


I've never made the crab apple pickles, but they sound good to me. I have
had spiced crab apples from the grocers, which should be fairly similar.
They are a nice accompaniment to roasted meats and make a superb garnish for
the meat platter.

Two suggestions for the pear pickles if you want them prettier -- You could
try substituting some cinnamon red hots for the cinnamon sticks, which
should make your pickles a pretty color. Or if you want the pickles to be
more natural, you could include some cranberries in the spice bag. I'd
think the cranberries would put a nice blush on the pears.

It's too bad our neighbors lost their crab apple tree -- I'd love to give
the pickles a try!

Anny