
A historical preserve from The White House cook book; a comprehensive cyclopedia of information for the home .. (1913). Pippins are best for this recipe. Throw apples into water as you pare them to prevent browning. The syrup should be well skimmed and clear before pouring over apples.
Preserved exactly as written in the original source
Peel and core large firm apples (pippins are best)
Throw apples into water as you pare them
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Boil the parings in water for fifteen minutes, allowing a pint to one pound of fruit
Strain the water from parings and add three-quarters of a pound of sugar to each pint of water, as measured at first
Add enough lemon peel, orange peel or mace to impart a pleasant flavor
Return mixture to the kettle
When the syrup has been well skimmed and is clear, pour it boiling hot over the apples
Drain apples from the water in which they have hitherto stood
Let them remain in the syrup until both are perfectly cold
Cover closely and let them simmer over a slow fire until transparent
Modern guidance to help you succeed with this vintage recipe
Boiling the apple parings extracts pectin, the natural gelling agent concentrated in peels and cores, creating a syrup that helps preserve the fruit. Submerging apples in water immediately after peeling prevents enzymatic browning by blocking oxygen exposure. The cold-start method, where apples rest in cold syrup before heating, allows gentle, even penetration of sugar, which draws out moisture through osmosis while maintaining the fruit's structure and creating translucent, tender preserves.
The apple paring syrup can be made up to 2 days ahead and refrigerated. Bring to room temperature before pouring over the freshly peeled apples. The completed preserves improve in flavor after 1-2 weeks as the spices meld with the fruit.
Store the preserved apples in sterilized, airtight glass jars in a cool, dark place for up to 6 months unopened. Once opened, refrigerate and consume within 2 weeks. The apples should remain submerged in syrup to prevent spoilage. If any mold appears, discard the entire jar.
AI-generated tips from Chef Cecil's culinary database
The apple paring syrup can be made up to 2 days ahead and refrigerated. Bring to room temperature before pouring over the freshly peeled apples. The completed preserves improve in flavor after 1-2 weeks as the spices meld with the fruit.
Store the preserved apples in sterilized, airtight glass jars in a cool, dark place for up to 6 months unopened. Once opened, refrigerate and consume within 2 weeks. The apples should remain submerged in syrup to prevent spoilage. If any mold appears, discard the entire jar.