apple jelly

How To Make apple jelly

• 1

  To prepare juice: Select about one-fourth firm-ripe and three-fourths fully ripe tart apples.
• 2

  Sort, wash, and remove stem and blossom ends; do not pare or core.
• 3

  Cut apples into small pieces.
• 4

  Add water, cover and bring to boil on high heat.
• 5

  Reduce heat and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes, or until apples are soft.
• 6

  Extract juice.
• 7

  To make jelly: measure apple juice into a kettle.
• 8

  Add lemon juice and sugar and stir well.
• 9

  Boil over high heat to 8 degrees above the boiling point of water, or until jelly mixture sheets from a spoon.
• 10

  Remove from heat, skim off foam quickly.
• 11

  Pour jelly immediately into sterilized hot containers and seal.
• 12

  Makes 3 to 4 eight ounce glasses.
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