Russian-Style Preserved Apples

Ingredients

• 6-8 tart apples (such as granny smith), peeled and cored
• 1 large pinch ground cinnamon
• 2 tbsp. lemon juice
• 1 cup sugar

Instructions

1. Quarter apples, then thinly slice into rings or small pieces. Mix together apples, cinnamon, and lemon juice in a large bowl.
2. Dissolve sugar in 2 cups water in a saucepan; bring to a boil over medium heat. Add apples and any juice and boil for 5 minutes.
3. Spoon hot apples into a hot, sterilized quart canning jar, pressing down with a sterilized spoon to pack firmly. Pour hot syrup over apples. Place lid on top of jar and screw on band. Process in a boiling water bath for 15 minutes. Remove jar from pot and allow to cool completely. Store in a cool, dark place for up to 1 year.