Dietetic Spiced Apple Rings

• 4 (4-inch) cinnamon sticks
• 2 tsp. whole cloves
• 2 tsp. whole allspice
• 6 c. apple juice
• 1 Tbsp. lemon juice
• 1 Tbsp. salt
• 8 large or 12 small baking apples
• 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 tsp. almond extract

1. Place spices in piece of dampened cheesecloth; tie to form bag. Place spice bag and apple juice in large saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, for 15 minutes.
2. Combine 2 quarts water, lemon juice and salt in large bowl.
3. Core apples; cut crosswise into 1/2-inch slices.
4. Place slices in lemon juice mixture as soon as cut to prevent discoloration.
5. Cut slices of large apples in half, if desired.
6. Drain about 1/4 of the apple slices; drop into boiling spiced juice.
7. Cook just until wilted. Spoon slices immediately into hot sterilized pint jars, leaving 1-inch headspace.
8. Add 1/4 teaspoon almond extract to each jar. Cover with hot juice, leaving 1/2-inch headspace.
9. Clean jar rims. Place lids on jars; tighten rings firmly, but do not force. Process in boiling water bath for 15 minutes.
10. Yields 5 to 6 pints.

cinnamon sticks, whole cloves, whole allspice, apple juice, lemon juice, salt, baking apples, almond extract

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=519146 (may not work)