Author Topic: Crab apple recipes please? (Read 4270 times)

ellied · « **on:** September 15, 2011, 06:11:18 pm »

I have no idea what to do with crab apples and usually leave them for the birds but thought I might try something more creative this year..

All I can think of is crab apple jelly but I don't eat meat so not sure how useful it'll be to me - no idea when to harvest or what to do and I don't even own a muslin bag if that's needed..

Any ideas?

doganjo · « **Reply #1 on:** September 15, 2011, 08:10:47 pm »

Crab apple jelly is nice on home made crusty bread too - you just add a bit more sugar - q1lb per pint of juice instead of three quarters. Add a few squirts of lemon juice too.

egglady · « **Reply #2 on:** September 15, 2011, 09:17:17 pm »

alternatively you can give them to me Ellie to make chilli apple jelly!!!!!

BlueDaisy · « **Reply #3 on:** September 15, 2011, 10:42:25 pm »

I was reading (on another website) and chilli and crab apple jelly - everyone was raving about it - so much so that I'm now eyeing up my neighbours crab apples! Just google I'm sure you'll find it!

Sylvia · « **Reply #4 on:** September 17, 2011, 03:29:41 pm »

Spiced crab apples? Crab apple butter? Crab apple syrup? Crab apple and mint jelly? Verjuice ( which is like a cross between cider and wine)?
if anyone would like any of the recipes let me know

ellied · « **Reply #5 on:** September 18, 2011, 07:27:20 am »

Yes please to recipes I don't even have one for basic CA jelly buyt adding mint or chilli sounds good and Egglady there are loads so if you are willing to climb a single ladder or have a good set of steps, come over and we'll pick them between us

SallyintNorth · « **Reply #6 on:** September 18, 2011, 09:18:12 am »

Vegetarian uses for crab apples:

Crab apple jelly and peanut butter sandwiches.
Also crab apple jelly and cheese sandwiches. (I think it might be even better with smoked cheese but haven't actually tried this.)

Hereabouts crab apples all go into the pig!