Homemade Apple Pectin Stock

DIRECTIONS

• Slice unpeeled apples including cores and seeds into a large kettle.
• Add water.
• Cover and bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes.
• Do not overcook.
• Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
• Pour pulp and juice through a damp jelly bag or four layers of cheesecloth and allolw to drip undisturbed into a large bowl for 4 hours to overnight.
• Place apple juice in a large pot and bring to a boil.
• Boil rapidly until volume is reduced by half.
• Quickly ladle into hot, sterlized pint or half-pint jars leaving 1/4 inch head space.
• Seal.
• Process in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes.
• ***1pound of apples makes around 1 cup pectin.