Crabapple

Malus spp.

fruit

Small sour apples of ornamental apple trees, very rich in pectin, cooked into pink jelly.

Origin

Temperate Northern Hemisphere

Where to find it

On ornamental crab apples in parks, parking lots and street plantings; in the United States, on wild crab apples in southeastern hedgerows.

Season (United States)

September to November · grows in your region

Preparation

Seeds removed, like those of all apples.

Molecules

In small amounts, not counted Pectins · Insoluble fibers

Did you know?

A handful of crabapples sets any jam without added pectin.