candy apple jelly
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
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Step 1Prepare jars and rings.
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Step 2Measure sugar into a bowl and set aside near stove.
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Step 3Combine apple juice, red hots and pectin in a large sauce pan over medium-high heat. Bring to a full boil, stirring constantly.
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Step 4Add 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.
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Step 5After 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.
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Step 6Process 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.
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Step 7Remove to a clean dish towel and let rest for six hours. Check for seal and wipe clean.
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Tag:
#Quick & Easy
Category:
Jams & Jellies
Keyword:
#apple
Keyword:
#Christmas
Keyword:
#gifts
Keyword:
#Jelly
Keyword:
#jellies
Keyword:
#candy
Culture:
American
Ingredient:
Sugar
Method:
Canning/Preserving
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