Corn Cob Jelly

5 ingredients
12 steps

Ingredients

  • 12 large dried corn cobs (red if possible)
  • 3 pt. water
  • 1 pkg. powdered pectin
  • 3 c. sugar
  • 1 Tbsp. lemon juice

Directions

  1. 1
    Rinse the dry cobs to get rid of any leftover chaff.
  2. 2
    Boil for 30 minutes rather gently.
  3. 3
    Remove from heat.
  4. 4
    Strain through white cloth.
  5. 5
    Measure to get 3 cups juice if necessary.
  6. 6
    Add water to get that amount.
  7. 7
    Add powdered pectin and bring to a full rolling boil.
  8. 8
    Add sugar and dissolve.
  9. 9
    Bring to boil again.
  10. 10
    Boil 2 to 3 minutes until it starts to gel when you lift out spoon. This might be as little as 1 minute.
  11. 11
    Skim; pour into sterilized glasses and seal.
  12. 12
    Makes 2 to 2 1/2 pints.

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