Ingredients for Crab Apple Jelly
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How to Make Crab Apple Jelly
- Wash and remove both stem and blossom ends from 4 lbs of crab apples. Do not peel or core.
- In a large pot, combine crab apples with enough water to cover (approximately 4 cups). Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10-15 minutes, or until crab apples are softened, stirring occasionally.
- Use a potato masher to crush the crab apples.
- Continue cooking for 5 minutes.
- Prepare a jelly bag or several layers of cheesecloth suspended over a large bowl. Secure.
- Pour the crab apple mixture into the prepared jelly bag. Let drip for at least 2 hours, or until you have 6 1/2 cups of juice. Add up to 1 1/2 cups of water if needed to reach the desired amount.
- In a very large pot, combine the 6 1/2 cups of crab apple juice with 6 cups of granulated sugar.
- Bring the mixture to a full rolling boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly.
- Boil for 15-18 minutes, or until the gel stage is reached (see testing methods below). It may take longer than 18 minutes.
- **Gel Stage Test 1 (Cold Plate Test):** Prepare several small plates by freezing them. Place 1 teaspoon of the hot liquid onto a cold plate and return to the freezer for one minute. At the gel stage, the surface will wrinkle when pushed with your finger.
- **Gel Stage Test 2 (Cold Spoon Test):** Dip a cold metal spoon into the liquid. If it sheets off when lifted, the gel stage is reached.
- When the gel stage is reached, remove from heat and skim off any foam.
- Using a funnel, fill hot, sterilized 1-cup canning jars, leaving 1/4-inch headspace.
- Cover with prepared lids and screw on bands until resistance is met.
- Process in a boiling water canner for 10 minutes.
- Remove jars and turn upside down on a counter for 12-24 hours to cool and check for seals.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
0 g
Sugar
16g
Fat
0g
Carbs
1g
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Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Cuisine Preparation Occasion North American For Large Groups Low Protein Healthy 5 Ingredients Or Less Jellies Condiments Etc Fruit Easy Fall Low Fat Dietary Low Sodium Low Cholesterol Seasonal Low Saturated Fat Low Calorie Low In Something Number Of Servings 4 Hours Or Less From Scratch
