Red Onion Jelly

Directions

1. 1
   Peel, quarter and thinly slice red onions.
2. 2
   Measure 3 cups into a 6-or-8-quart sauce pot.
3. 3
   Stir in apple juice, vinegar, sage and pepper.
4. 4
   Measure sugars in a separate bowl.
5. 5
   Stir fruit pectin into onion mixture in sauce pot.
6. 6
   Add butter.
7. 7
   Over high heat, bring mixture to a full rolling boil, stirring constantly.
8. 8
   Quickly stir in sugars.
9. 9
   Return to a full rolling boil and boil exactly 5 minutes, stirring constantly.
10. 10
    Remove from heat.
11. 11
    Skim off any foam with metal spoon.
12. 12
    Ladle quickly into hot, sterilized half pint jars, filling to within 1/8 inch of tops.
13. 13
    Wipe jar rims and threads.
14. 14
    Cover with lids.
15. 15
    Screw bands tightly.
16. 16
    Process in a boiling water bath for 5 Minutes.