Crab Apple Jelly
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- Number of Servings: 56
Ingredients
6 1/2 lbs crab apples, chopped (do not peel or core)10 cups water5 cups sugar
In large pot, bring the crab apples and water to a boil.
Reduce heat, cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, until very soft - about 30 minutes.
Crush roughly with a potato masher.
Pour into a cheesecloth-lined strainer set over a large bowl and let drain 6-8 hours in the fridge.
Pour juice into a clean pot and boil until reduced to about 5 cups.
Add sugar and return to a boil.
Cook, stirring often and skimming off foam, for 18-20 minutes - until jelly gels on a cold plate.
Ladle into jars and process in a water bath canner for 10 minutes (1/2 pints or pints)
Serving Size: Makes 7 cups, 56 2-tbsp servings
Reduce heat, cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, until very soft - about 30 minutes.
Crush roughly with a potato masher.
Pour into a cheesecloth-lined strainer set over a large bowl and let drain 6-8 hours in the fridge.
Pour juice into a clean pot and boil until reduced to about 5 cups.
Add sugar and return to a boil.
Cook, stirring often and skimming off foam, for 18-20 minutes - until jelly gels on a cold plate.
Ladle into jars and process in a water bath canner for 10 minutes (1/2 pints or pints)
Serving Size: Makes 7 cups, 56 2-tbsp servings
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 79.8
- Total Fat: 0.0 g
- Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
- Sodium: 2.2 mg
- Total Carbs: 20.4 g
- Dietary Fiber: 0.0 g
- Protein: 0.0 g
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