Preparing this apple jelly recipe always brings back a warm feeling of autumn. The jelly here is so sweet, sticky, and simple that you will be surprised at how easy it is to prepare – You don’t need to be a canning expert or have extensive experience in the kitchen, all we do is boil apple juice with sugar until it thickens and gives us a clear and delicious jelly with a real apple flavor.
Ingredients
Yield: 4 half pint jars
- 4 cups apple juice (Unfiltered juice tastes great, but any 100% juice works)
- 4 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 box powdered fruit pectin (1.75 oz)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
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Step by Step Instructions
Step 1: Wash the jars and lids with hot, soapy water (it’s best to leave them in the hot water so they don’t crack when you pour the hot jelly into them later). Keep the ladle and funnel close by, because things speed up once they start boiling.
Step 2: Pour the apple juice and lemon juice into the largest saucepan you have, then stir in the pectin powder until no lumps remain. Then turn up the heat to high – We want a strong, continuous boiling that doesn’t stop bubbling when stirred.
Step 3: Add all the sugar at once and keep stirring constantly so it doesn’t stick or burn at the bottom of the pot. Bring the mixture back to a full, strong boil, and as soon as it starts boiling vigorously, start timing exactly one full minute – Tip: Be very careful while stirring, because the hot spray can cause painful burns, and sugar burns are some of the worst.
Step 4: Remove the pot from the heat and skim off any foam from the top if you want a very clear jelly. Now carefully pour it into the jars, leaving a little space at the top. Seal them tightly and boil the filled jars for 10 minutes to seal them.
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Why You’ll Love this Apple Jelly Recipe
You’ll love this easy apple jelly because it’s so versatile. For example, you can use it on buttered toast or try a teaspoon on a biscuit with some sharp cheddar cheese. It also makes a very thoughtful gift during the holidays – Easy to make and tastes much better than the commercial varieties.
Give this a try and let me know how it went! Did it set up well for you? Drop a comment below.
Apple Jelly Recipe
This Apple Jelly Recipe is sweet and perfect for spreading on toast or biscuits in the morning. It's a great beginner's project with a warm, autumnal flavor in a jar.
Ingredients
- 4 cups apple juice (Unfiltered juice tastes great, but any 100% juice works)
- 4 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 box powdered fruit pectin (1.75 oz)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
Instructions
- Wash the jars and lids with hot, soapy water (it’s best to leave them in the hot water so they don’t crack when you pour the hot jelly into them later). Keep the ladle and funnel close by, because things speed up once they start boiling.
- Pour the apple juice and lemon juice into the largest saucepan you have, then stir in the pectin powder until no lumps remain. Then turn up the heat to high – We want a strong, continuous boiling that doesn’t stop bubbling when stirred.
- Add all the sugar at once and keep stirring constantly so it doesn’t stick or burn at the bottom of the pot. Bring the mixture back to a full, strong boil, and as soon as it starts boiling vigorously, start timing exactly one full minute – Tip: Be very careful while stirring, because the hot spray can cause painful burns, and sugar burns are some of the worst.
- Remove the pot from the heat and skim off any foam from the top if you want a very clear jelly. Now carefully pour it into the jars, leaving a little space at the top. Seal them tightly and boil the filled jars for 10 minutes to seal them.
Notes
- If you want to get the clearest jam possible, avoid squeezing the fruit pulp if you are squeezing the juice yourself, or simply remove the butter carefully before packing it into the jar.
- Storage – keep sealed jars in a cool, dark pantry for up to a year. Once opened, keep the jar in the fridge and use it within a month.
Nutrition Information
Yield
64Serving Size
1Amount Per ServingCalories 11Total Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 0gSodium 2mgCarbohydrates 3gFiber 0gSugar 2gProtein 0g