Herbed Apple Jelly

Submitted by Maryland Jim

"Found this on the side of the Ball Canning lid box. I prefer using mint. It is a really easy recipe and my family loves this jelly."

 

• Ready In: 45mins
• Ingredients: 4
• Yields: 5 half pint jars

ingredients

• 3 cups sweetened apple juice
• 1 (1 3/4 ounce) package dry pectin
• 2 2 sprigs fresh thyme or 2 sprigs of fresh mint
• 4 1⁄2 cups sugar

directions

1. Prepare home canning jars and lids according to manufacturer's instructions.
2. Combine apple juice and pectin is a large saucepan.
3. Tie herbs in a cheesecloth bag and add to juice mixture.
4. Bring mixture to a boil over high heat.
5. Add sugar until dissolved.
6. Return to a rolling boil.
7. Boil hard for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
8. Discard cheesecloth bag.
9. Remove from heat.
10. Skim foam, if necessary.
11. Ladle hot jelly into hot sterilized jars, leaving 1/4 inch headspace.
12. Wipe jar rim clean.
13. Place lid on jar with sealing compound next to glass.
14. Screw band down evenly and firmly.
15. Process 5 minutes in a boiling water canner.

Reviews

[dogsandwoods]

Made this recipe using lemon basil for half and cinnamon basil for the other half. Using fruit from the yard, the juice was about 1/3 pear and 2/3 apple. What a stunning flavor and it looks as though it will set up perfectly. Thank you!