Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Candy Apple Christmas Jelly



Still working on our Christmas gifts, I thought this would be a perfect jelly to make and give along with the Christmas Pepper Jelly. I found this in one of the Taste of Home Christmas magazines and just love it. One batch makes about 6-7 (8-oz) half pint jelly jars or if you use the 4-oz jars you can double your bounty and get around 12-14 jars.

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.


Click HERE for printable recipe

4 comments:

Unknown said...

Is this spicy?

Keeper of the Home said...

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

Farming On Faith said...

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~

Linda Stubbs said...

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