Red Hot Apple Jelly

I found this recipe online...sounds like a good gift from the kitchen. I think I'll be making this one in the fall!!!

• Ready In: 1 hr 7 mins
• Yields: 6 half pints

Ingredients

• 4  cups  apple juice or 4  cups cider
• 1  package  dry pectin
• 4  cups granulated sugar
• 1⁄4 cup  red-hot candies

Directions

1. Combine apple juice and pectin in a large microwave-safe bowl.
2. Cover with plastic bring to a boil on HIGH setting in the microwae for about 12 to 14 minutes.
3. Stir twice during cooking.
4. Remove from microwave; add sugar and red hots, stirring well.
5. Return to the microwave and cook until the mixture returns to a rolling boil, about 10 or 12 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6. Boil hard for 1 minute.
7. Remove from microwave and skim any foam.
8. Pour into hot sterilized jars, leaving 1/4 inch headspace.
9. Cap and Seal.
10. Process 5 minutes in a boiling water canner.