Description
Pickled in apple cider vinegar with warming spices like cinnamon, black pepper, cardamom and star anise, these quick pickled apples are a delicious fall condiment, perfect for adding to sandwiches, charcuterie boards, salads and more.
Ingredients
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- 3 honeycrisp apples
- 1 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup honey or brown sugar
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp whole peppercorns
- 1/2 tsp mustard seed
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 3 whole star anise
- 4 cardamom pods
- 1 tsp whole allspice
Instructions
- Add the apple cider vinegar, water, honey, salt, peppercorns, mustard seed, cinnamon sticks, whole star anise, cardamom and allspice to a pot over medium heat. Heat and stir until the honey is dissolved and the mixture is hot, but not boiling. Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature.
- Thinly slice the apples (1/4-1/8-inch thick). Add the apple slices to a large bowl, container or large jar (you'll need something with a lid).
- Pour the brine over the apples, making sure they are covered. Place the lid on top and seal. We use these vacuum seal bowls.
- Keep refrigerated and use within a month.
Notes
You can use distilled white vinegar in place of apple cider vinegar if preferred.
Sugar is essential for balancing out the flavor (otherwise they will be too vinegary). We like to use honey for flavor, but regular or brown sugar will work, too. You could even use maple syrup for a stronger flavor profile.
If you would prefer to go lighter on spices, use one less cinnamon stick, just one star anise, and 2 cardamom pods.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size:
- Calories: 33
- Sugar: 6.5 g
- Sodium: 54.2 mg
- Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 0.8 g
- Protein: 0.2 g