Candy Apple Christmas Jelly
4 c. apple juice
1/2 c. red hot candies
1 (1-3/4-oz.) pkg. powdered pectin
4-1/2 c. sugar
In a heavy saucepan combine apple juice, red hots and pectin. Stir until pectin is dissolved. Heat over high heat until candies are melted and mixture comes to a full boil. Stir consistently.
Once mixture comes to a boil, add in sugar. continue to stir and bring to a boil. Let boil for 2 full minutes.
Remove from heat and skim any foam. If there have been any candy pieces that did not melt completely, remove them at this time. Ladle hot jelly into hot sterile half-pint jelly jars, leaving a 1/4" headspace. Wipe rims clean of any spillage. Top each jar with seal and band. Tighten to fingertip tight.
Place filled jars into water bath canner and bring to a full rolling boil. Allow to process for 5 minutes after it comes to a boil. Once time has elapsed, remove from canner and allow to cool. Listen for the "ping" sound to ensure that jars have sealed properly. Jelly will be liquidity in consistency until it cools completely and sets up.
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4 comments:
Is this spicy?
With the sugar and apple juice it's a good balance between sweet & spicy. I made this with some friends who can't eat anything spicy and they loved it. I hope that helps.
~Mrs. M
Oh my friend~this is wonderful. Can I post this on my blog? ~I will highlight you and your blog. You out did yourself with this post! I can't wait to try this! I think many ladies would like to make this for gift giving! Great recipe!
Carrie~
Enjoyed myself at Carries and had to come see you. So beautiful!!!! I would love to try this. Love your blog. Will be back.
Blessings, Linda
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