Que
Assistant Cook
People stress how much you shouldn't **** with established recipes but would adding a chunk of cinnamon stick to canned apples in syrup be a problem?
Whats the fun in that? Messing with recipes is how we create our own. I like cinnamon and apples. Cinnamon also makes a great savory ingredient as well. Go for it!
Messing with recipes is an absolute way of life for most of us here on DC. I even change the baked goods recipes, and often times, just throw together what I expect will work, usually with great results. In addition to adding cinnamon to your canned apples, add a little nutmeg, and maybe even some caramel.
Seeeeya; Chief Longwind of the North
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I'm pretty sure that Que was asking about changing the spices in a recipe that will be canned. Yes, we play with recipes all the time, but we are cautious about changes to recipes for canning.
The current recommendation is that, if jars will be boiled for at least 10 minutes, it's not necessary to boil the lids first. Manufacturers have changed the sealing compound. They just need to be washed in warm water.Re-heat NEW lids for 5 min in boiling water.