January Apple Jelly

Ingredients:

• 1 qt. of bottled apple juice
• 5 drops of red food coloring (about)
• 1 (1 3/4 oz.) pkg powdered fruit pectin
• 5 1/2 cups sugar

Directions:

Combine juice, food coloring, and pectin in large saucepan. Bring to a full boil. Add sugar. Stir until dissolved. Return to a boil and boil for 2 minutes. Remove from heat; skim. Pour into hot, sterilized jars. Seal. Makes about 7 pints.

Variations: Cinnamon-apple jelly can be made by adding 1/3 cup red cinnamon candies with sugar.

Spiced mint apple jelly can be made by substituting 5 drops of green food coloring for the red. Then tie 1 Tbsp. whole cloves in muslin bag; add bag to the juice and pectin. Remove bag after cooking; then add 1/2 tsp peppermint extract.

Source: mother

By Sandy from Graettinger, IA