Best For: Sides
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Pickling Time: at least 1 hour

Ingredients

• 4 cups Empire or Pink Lady apples, thinly sliced width-wise
• 1 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1 cup water
• 2 Tbsp kosher salt
• 1 Tbsp sugar
• 1 tsp pickling spice
• Optional: sliced red chilis, star anise pods, whole mustard seeds, whole black peppercorns, or cinnamon sticks

Directions

1. Heat a medium saucepan over low. Whisk in water, apple cider vinegar, salt, sugar, and pickling spice. Bring liquid to a low boil, then simmer for 5-8 minutes.
2. Remove liquid from heat and cool slightly.
3. Layer apple slices in a jar and top with optional add-ins.
4. Fill jar with warm liquid and seal tightly.
5. Let sit for at least 1 hour. Leave in fridge overnight for a stronger flavor.