apple jelly

How To Make apple jelly

• Step 1
  To prepare juice: Select about one-fourth firm-ripe and three-fourths fully ripe tart apples.
• Step 2
  Sort, wash, and remove stem and blossom ends; do not pare or core.
• Step 3
  Cut apples into small pieces.
• Step 4
  Add water, cover and bring to boil on high heat.
• Step 5
  Reduce heat and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes, or until apples are soft.
• Step 6
  Extract juice.
• Step 7
  To make jelly: measure apple juice into a kettle.
• Step 8
  Add lemon juice and sugar and stir well.
• Step 9
  Boil over high heat to 8 degrees above the boiling point of water, or until jelly mixture sheets from a spoon.
• Step 10
  Remove from heat, skim off foam quickly.
• Step 11
  Pour jelly immediately into sterilized hot containers and seal.
• Step 12
  Makes 3 to 4 eight ounce glasses.
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