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Ingredients

  • 5 cups prepared juice (buy about 5 lb./2.2 kg tart apples or crabapples)
  • 6-1/2 cups water
  • 7-1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 Tbsp. lemon juice
  • 1 pouch Certo Liquid Pectin

Method

  • Remove blossom and stem ends from apples.
  • Finely chop unpeeled apples; place in large saucepan.
  • Stir in water.
  • Bring to boil; cover.
  • Simmer 10 min.
  • Crush apples; simmer, covered, additional 5 min.
  • Place prepared apples in jelly bag; hang and let drip into bowl until dripping stops.
  • Press bag gently to remove any remaining juices.
  • Measure exactly 5 cups prepared juice into large saucepan.
  • Stir in sugar and lemon juice.
  • Bring to boil on high heat; cook 1 min.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Stir in pectin.
  • Stir and skim 5 min.
  • Pour into warm sterilized jars, filling up to 1/4 inch from rims.
  • Cover with lids.
  • Let stand at room temperature 24 hours or until set.