Pickled Green Beans

INGREDIENTS

• 15 pounds early-season apples (Gala, Jonathan and/or Cortland), peeled and quartered
• 3/4 cup cider vinegar
• 5-1/3 cups packed brown sugar
• 4 cups sugar
• 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon extract
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1 cup red-hot candies
• 1 cup boiling water

Step 1
Pack beans into 4 hot 1-pint jars to within 1/2 in. of the top. Add cayenne, garlic and dill seed to jars.

Step 2

In a large saucepan, bring water, vinegar and salt to a boil.

Step 3

Carefully ladle hot liquid over beans, leaving 1/2-in. headspace. Remove air bubbles and adjust headspace, if necessary, by adding hot mixture. Wipe rims. Center lids on jars; screw on bands until fingertip tight.

Step 4

Place jars into canner with simmering water, ensuring that they are completely covered with water. Bring to a boil; process for 10 minutes. Remove jars and cool.