To preserve apples fruit, the following steps are recommended: First, start by sterilizing a Mason jar. Spread apple slices evenly across the jar to desired size and shape. Fill the jars with alcohol mix, sugar syrup mix or honey mix as specified in each recipe then cover with lid and screw on threaded rings. Place jars into a large pot of cold water that covers the jars by at least 1 inch and bring mixture to a boil-this will provide adequate heating to protect from bacteria/mold growths without altering chemical properties of contents. After reaching proper temperature hit 180 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds-carefully remove jars from hot water as soon as boiling is complete--let cool for 10 minutes before applying lids...