candy apple jelly

120 Pinches 2 Photos
Westerville, OH
Updated on Nov 15, 2013

This jelly is simple, thrifty and so good. It really does taste like Candy Apples! I make it every year for holiday gifts. Love its festive color! Top cream cheese with it for a wonderful dip, or make cream cheese and jelly finger sandwiches on cinnamon bread. Delicious!

prep time 20 Min
cook time 5 Min
method Canning/Preserving
yield 6 1/2 pints

Ingredients

  • 3 1/2 cups apple juice
  • 1/2 cup red hot cinnamon candies
  • 1 package liquid pectin
  • 2 teaspoons butter
  • 4 cups sugar

How To Make candy apple jelly

  • Step 1
    Prepare jars and rings.
  • Step 2
    Measure sugar into a bowl and set aside near stove.
  • Step 3
    Combine apple juice, red hots and pectin in a large sauce pan over medium-high heat. Bring to a full boil, stirring constantly.
  • Step 4
    Add sugar all at one time. Continue to stir constantly. Add butter. Once liquid returns to a full boil, continue to cook and stir for two minutes.
  • Step 5
    After two minutes, remove from heat. Skim foam if necessary. Ladle into clean, hot jars. Wipe rims clean and place lids. Add rings and tighten to finger tip tight.
  • Step 6
    Process for five minutes in boiling water canner. If using a steam canner, process for five minutes starting when a full plume of steam emerges from the canner.
  • Step 7
    Remove to a clean dish towel and let rest for six hours. Check for seal and wipe clean.

Discover More

Keyword: #apple
Keyword: #Christmas
Keyword: #gifts
Keyword: #Jelly
Keyword: #jellies
Keyword: #candy
Culture: American
Ingredient: Sugar

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