[ellied]

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]

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]

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

[BlueDaisy]

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]

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]

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]

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!