Herbed Apple Jelly

4 ingredients
15 steps

Ingredients

  • 3 cups sweetened apple juice
  • 1 (1 3/4 ounce) package dry pectin
  • 2 2 sprigs fresh thyme or 2 sprigs of fresh mint
  • 4 1/2 cups sugar

Directions

  1. 1
    Prepare home canning jars and lids according to manufacturer's instructions.
  2. 2
    Combine apple juice and pectin is a large saucepan.
  3. 3
    Tie herbs in a cheesecloth bag and add to juice mixture.
  4. 4
    Bring mixture to a boil over high heat.
  5. 5
    Add sugar until dissolved.
  6. 6
    Return to a rolling boil.
  7. 7
    Boil hard for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  8. 8
    Discard cheesecloth bag.
  9. 9
    Remove from heat.
  10. 10
    Skim foam, if necessary.
  11. 11
    Ladle hot jelly into hot sterilized jars, leaving 1/4 inch headspace.
  12. 12
    Wipe jar rim clean.
  13. 13
    Place lid on jar with sealing compound next to glass.
  14. 14
    Screw band down evenly and firmly.
  15. 15
    Process 5 minutes in a boiling water canner.

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