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Apple jelly and its variations

Ingredients

    • Apples (the quantity selected will increase the volume of juice)
    • Water (enough to cover the quantity of apples chosen)
    •  200 g (1 cup) sugar per 250 ml (1 cup) harvested juice
    • 1 lemon (about 60 ml juice)
    • 1 knob butter

Other ingredients to be added in step 2, depending on the declination chosen:

  • Cinnamon apple jelly (Add 2 cinnamon sticks for 1 L (4 cups) of juice)
  • Apple jelly with mint (Add 6 sprigs of peppermint for l L (4 cups) of juice)
  • Chamomile apple jelly (For 1 L (4 cups) apple juice, infuse 6 chamomile tea bags while jelly is cooking)

Preparation

  1. Select healthy apples that are not too ripe. Wash the fruit and remove the stems, then cut into 4 pieces without peeling or removing the core or seeds. Place the apples in a large saucepan, cover with water and add the lemon juice. Bring to the boil. Mash and continue cooking for 30 minutes.
  2. Pour into a jelly bag or cheesecloth and leave to drain overnight. Do not squeeze the bag to obtain a clear jelly. Measure juice, then add sugar accordingly.
  3. Bring to the boil, stirring constantly to dissolve the sugar. Keep boiling vigorously for 5 to 10 minutes, or until the jelly has the desired texture, using the cold plate test (place a plate in the freezer before starting to cook, then check the texture by placing a little jelly on the plate. If it takes a long time for the edges to come together, the jelly is well done.)
  4. Remove from the heat, add the knob of butter, then whisk to remove the foam. Place in a jar and sterilize.