Mary Wynne's Crabapple Jelly

Serves: 6

Terry Wiza

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

51

Spice

51

Sweetness

47

Sourness

42

mins

Prep time (avg)

4.6

Difficulty

Ingredients:

3 cups

White Sugar

Directions:

1

Remove stems and blossom ends from crabapples, and cut into quarters

2

Place them in a large stainless steel or other non-reactive pot or saucepan

3

Add enough water to be able to see, but no so much that the crabapples are floating

4

Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium, and let simmer for 10 to 15 minutes

5

The apples should soften and change color

6

Strain the apples and juice through 2 or 3 layers of cheese cloth

7

You should have at least 4 cups of juice

8

Discard pulp, and pour the juice back into the pan

9

Bring to a simmer, and let cook for 10 minutes

10

Skim off any foam that comes to the top

11

Next, stir in the sugar until completely dissolved

12

Continue cooking at a low boil until the temperature reaches 220 to 222 degrees F (108 to 110 C)

13

Remove from heat

14

Process in a hot water bath to seal

15

Pour the jelly into sterile small decorative jars leaving 1/4 inch headspace