Description
Candy Apple Jelly is a festive and flavorful treat that captures the essence of sweet apples and spicy cinnamon in a delightful spread. Perfect for breakfast or as a topping for desserts, this jelly offers a unique twist on traditional flavors that will impress your family and friends. With its vibrant color and sweet, spicy taste, it’s an ideal addition to holiday gatherings or a thoughtful homemade gift. Easy to make with accessible ingredients, this recipe ensures you can enjoy the flavors of the season all year round.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups no sugar added apple juice
- 1/2 cup red hot candies
- 1 package fruit pectin
- 4 1/2 cups sugar
Instructions
- In a large pot, mix together the apple juice, red hot candies, and pectin. Stir until well combined.
- Bring the mixture to a full boil over high heat while stirring continuously.
- Once boiling, add sugar and return to a full boil for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Remove from heat and skim off any foam from the top.
- Pour the hot jelly into prepared jars, leaving about 1/4 inch headspace at the top. Clean jar rims before sealing.
- Process jars in a boiling water bath for 5 minutes, then allow them to cool completely before storing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Canning
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg