Crab apple recipes

Make the most of the early fall crabapple harvest with our Instant Pot Crabapple Butter! We include an option for making crabapple sauce.

Easily transform overly tart backyard crab apples into the most delicious Crab Apple Jelly! All you need are crab apples, water, and sugar!

Have an over abundance of crab apples? Then this crab apple crisp is perfect for you!

I had a major craving for apple cider last week. I was getting up my nerve to part with so many apples (just to make a 1/2 gallon drink) when I remembered the stash of crab apples that I had tucked away in the fridge from our recent urban foraging expedition. I was planning on …

I don’t really get why people don’t like crab apples. Maybe it’s because they aren’t sweet enough, or there’s too many to pick or you have to eat at least five to get the same amount of apple as one big ol’ granny smith. This year my sis-in-law invited the kids and I to come pick some apples from th

A rich preserve of crabapples and maple syrup delicately scented with cinnamon. Trying to not eat it out of the jar is an exercise in futility. Makes about 2 pints-you can increase or decrease the size as needed. Expect some variation depending on your apples and cooking vessels.

It is super simple to make homemade crab apple juice without a juice press. I received this recipe 20 years ago, and it has been a juice that we make every year when the crab apples are ready to pick. It's quick and easy, with just a few steps, to create a yummy homemade juice!

No, you don’t *have* to use crabapples for these – it’s officially apple season, and the markets abound with bins of crisp, flavourful apples – and just about any would do well here. But they do make good use of tart crabapples, which don’t need to be peeled – just slice off their cheeks, chop them a bit more if they’re big, and let the soft, sweet dough offset their tartness. It’s a delicious use for those apples that might otherwise compost themselves on your lawn. There are many ways to…

Yes, you can eat crabapples, and some taste quite good! What to do with crab apples: Check out these 11 uses for crab apples to try this season!

A surprising twist to the classic apple butter recipe - introducing crab apples! Those tart and sour gems elevate the flavors and add an unexpected tang to your homemade fruit butter. Don't let their funky appearance and challenging taste discourage you, the results are rewarding.