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Paradise Jelly Recipe

Experience a taste of culinary history with this vibrant Paradise Jelly recipe, straight from the 1947 New England chapter of the United States Regional Cookbook! This ruby-red, exquisitely sweet jelly is made with a blend of apples, quinces, and cranberries, resulting in a uniquely delicious flavor profile. While the sugar content adjusts depending on the fruit's natural liquid, this recipe ensures a perfectly set jelly every time. Modern canning techniques are recommended for safety (see http://www.uga.edu/nchfp/how/can_home.html for guidance). A delightful treat for your table, perfect for breakfast or a special occasion!

Prep Time 45 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 103.7 kcal
Protein 1g
Rating 0.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Paradise Jelly

  • 1 pound apples
  • 1 pound quinces
  • 1 cup cranberries
  • Equal amount of granulated sugar as the total measured fruit liquid (cup for cup)

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How to Make Paradise Jelly

  1. Wash 1 pound apples and 1 pound quinces. Remove stems and blossom ends. Cut into quarters.
  2. Place apple and quince quarters in a large saucepan. Cover with 4 cups cold water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until tender (approximately 20-25 minutes).
  3. While the apples and quinces simmer, wash 1 cup cranberries. In a separate saucepan, cook cranberries in 1 quart (4 cups) water until tender (approximately 10-15 minutes).
  4. Once both mixtures are cooked, pour the cooked fruits into a jelly bag or several layers of cheesecloth lined colander. Let drain overnight into a large bowl.
  5. Discard the pulp. Measure the combined fruit liquid. Add an equal amount of granulated sugar (cup for cup). For example, if you have 3 cups of liquid, add 3 cups of sugar.
  6. Pour the fruit liquid and sugar mixture into a large saucepan. Bring to a rolling boil over high heat, stirring constantly to dissolve the sugar. Continue to boil rapidly, without stirring, until the jelly reaches setting point (the jelly will sheet off a spoon, see link above for detailed instructions).
  7. Skim off any foam. Carefully ladle the hot jelly into sterilized jelly jars, leaving 1/4 inch headspace.
  8. Process in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes (adjust processing time based on your altitude; see the provided link for details).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

48g

Fat

0g

Carbs

9g

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