This is a great way to use up extra (and non-extra) apples. I found that 6 1/4 lb. apples and 1 1/4 recipes of the syrup filled my 7 quart jars...I may have needed the extra syrup because I left it simmering the whole time I was preparing the apples. I used Jonathan apples and did not peel them, which cut down on prep time. I also used just slightly more spice than the recipe calls for; you can always add more when you go to make the actual pie. Also, when packing the jars, I found it easier to do layers of apples & syrup, rather than adding all the syrup at the end...it was too thick to seep down the sides without leaving big air pockets.

Reviewed On: Oct. 20, 2005

Wonderful cookies...I'm adding this to my recipe box for sure. We used three different kinds of jam, and each one was delicious. Just beware - those little things are addictive - before you know it, you'll have munched away a 1/4 cup of butter all by yourself...

Reviewed On: Nov. 18, 2004

In a word: delicious. The cookies spread out more than I expected them to while baking, and also make sure that you grease the cookie sheet(s). I added 1/4 t ginger and 1 c chocolate chips, and will be adding this to my permanant file.

Reviewed On: Oct. 13, 2004