What are the main varieties of crabapple? How to make canned crabapple

Crabapple is a kind of fruit of a plant. We can often eat crabapple, but some people may not know what are the main varieties of crabapple, how to can crabapple, and what are the precautions for eating crabapple. Let's learn about it today! I hope it can help you in your life and make your life sweeter and more delicious!

Contents of this article

1. What are the main varieties of crabapple?

2. How to make canned crabapple

3. Precautions for eating crabapple

What are the main varieties of crabapple?

Red crabapple fruit

The red crabapple fruit is also called Haihong. There are 8 ridges on the surface of the fruit, so it is also called "eight-angled crabapple". Its flowers are white, the skin is bright red, and the fruit is sweet, sour, fragrant and crispy. This variety is often cultivated for consumption.

Begonia

The Xifu crabapple, also known as the small crabapple fruit, has white and pollen, and is highly ornamental. Its fruit is sweet and sour, and is mostly grown in northern China. This variety has both ornamental and edible value.

Weeping Begonia

The weeping crabapple, also known as the weeping crabapple, has pink flowers and red-yellow fruits with a sweet and sour taste. It is mainly distributed in the southwest region. This variety has both ornamental and edible value.

How to make canned crabapple

1. Remove the stems and stalks of the hawthorn and soak them in light salt water for about 15-20 minutes to remove the astringency.

2. Add 800 ml of water to the pot, add hawthorn and rock sugar. Bring to a boil over high heat, then turn to low heat and simmer slowly.

3. Observe the taste and softness while cooking to find your favorite.

4. After about 40 minutes, it will be sticky and glutinous, and also sour and sweet.

In fact, it can be eaten in ten minutes, but I think it is better to cook it longer and softer so that the soup and the fruit will taste good.

Precautions for eating crabapple

1. The crabapple fruit can be eaten directly after washing.

2. Generally, crabapples are stored in bags and placed in a ventilated and dry place.