Cinnamon Apple Jelly
- Ready In:
- 45mins
- Ingredients:
- 10
- Yields:
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3 cups
ingredients
- 2 cups apple juice
- 1⁄4 cup lemon juice
- 1⁄2 cup red cinnamon candies (red hots)
- 3⁄4 cup water
- 1 teaspoon red food coloring
- 1⁄4 teaspoon mace
- 1 box dry pectin
- 8 whole cloves
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 4 cups sugar
directions
- Prepare home canning jars and lids according to manufacture's instructions.
- Jars must be covered with water and boiled 10 minutes to sterilize.
- Combine apple juice, lemon juice, red hots, water, food coloring, mace and pectin.
- Tie cloves and cinnamon stick in a spice bag.
- Add spice bag to juice mixture.
- Bring mixture to a boil, stirring constantly.
- Add sugar, stirring to dissolve.
- Bring to a rolling boil.
- Boil hard for 2 minutes.
- Remove from heat and skin foam, if necessary.
- Carefully ladle hot jelly into hot jars, leaving 1/4" head space.
- Wipe jar rim clean.
- Place lid on jar with sealing compound next to glass.
- Screw band down evenly and firmly.
- Do not use excessive force.
- Process jelly 5 minutes in a boiling water canner.
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Reviews
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A well-written recipe for a delicious jelly. This recipe is easy enough for relatively inexperienced canners since it details every step clearly. I did not have mace, so I put 8 allspice berries in the spice bag. It was sweet and spicy, but I may try a few more cloves next time for an even spicier taste. This recipe makes a gorgeous red jelly that would be ideal for a holiday housewarming or other gift occasion, or just to enjoy!
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Delicious!!! This recipe has been a big hit within my circle of friends, and even though I'm not an experienced canner or jelly maker, the instructions are easy to follow. My hint is, instead of tying the cloves and cinnamon into a discardable spice bag, I used a large reusable tea ball. I also chose not to include the mace or the food coloring.
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Today was my very first attempt at canning - a technique I've always wanted to master but either never found the courage or the time, until now - and I have to say I'm very proud of myself! I just finished making my first batch of this gorgeous jelly -- didn't even need the red food coloring as the cinnamon candies gave plenty of color. I used the tiny 4-oz jars, and got 9, with a little bit extra (for the cook!). The jelly sets up wonderfully, and I can't wait to give this as part of my Christmas gifts this year. How nice to be able to say "I made it myself!" Thanks, Aroostook for a jelly recipe I know I'll make again & again. -M =)
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