Pickled Apples

Name: Pickled Apples
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound medium apples, cored (2 apples); 1/2 cup water; 1/2 cup honey; 1/2 cup white wine vinegar; 3 whole star anise; 3 cardamom pods; 2 cinnamon sticks (3 inches); 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 teaspoon whole allspice; 1 to 2 bay leaves; 1 teaspoon whole peppercorns

Total Time Prep/Cook Time: 15 min. + chilling

Yield 8 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

A few slices of pickled apples add much-needed brightness and acidity to any rich, hearty dish.

Ingredients

1 pound medium apples, cored (2 apples)
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup honey
1/2 cup white wine vinegar
3 whole star anise
3 cardamom pods
2 cinnamon sticks (3 inches)
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon whole allspice
1 to 2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon whole peppercorns

Directions

With a mandoline or vegetable peeler, cut apples into very thin slices. Place apples in a 1-quart jar. In a large saucepan, bring remaining ingredients to a boil. Carefully ladle hot mixture over apples. Cover and refrigerate overnight before serving and up to 2 weeks.

Nutrition Facts

1/4 cup: 36 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 25mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 1g fiber), 0 protein.

These easy pickled apples are perfect alongside a pork entree or salad, or with a charcuterie cheese board. —Rashanda Cobbins, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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