Description
Homemade pioneer woman apple jelly offers a delightful taste of rural simplicity. Preserved fruit essence combines with traditional techniques, delivering sweet memories of countryside kitchens.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ⅓ cups (670 g) granulated sugar
- 3 cups (710 ml) unsweetened apple juice
- 4 tbsps (60 ml) classic pectin
- ½ tsp (2.5 ml) butter (optional)
Instructions
- Preparation: Sanitize canning equipment by washing jars, lids, and canner with hot, soapy water; create a pristine workspace for jelly-making.
- Initial Mixture: Whisk apple juice and pectin in a heavy-bottomed saucepan until pectin dissolves, then incorporate unsalted butter to minimize foam formation.
- Boiling Stage: Elevate heat to high, bringing the liquid to a vigorous boil while stirring constantly to prevent burning; swiftly add granulated sugar and continue aggressive stirring for 60-70 seconds.
- Foam Removal: Extract the saucepan from heat and delicately skim foam using a metal spoon; perform a gel test by dropping a small amount on a chilled ceramic plate.
- Jarring Process: Meticulously ladle hot jelly into sterilized glass jars, leaving 6 millimeters of headspace; wipe jar rims with a clean, damp cloth and apply heated lids until fingertip-tight.
- Water Bath Processing: Gently submerge filled jars in boiling water bath, ensuring 2.5 centimeters of water coverage; process for 10 minutes, then allow jars to rest in water for an additional 5 minutes before removing.
Notes
- Prevent Foam Buildup: Add butter to the juice mixture to reduce excessive foaming during the boiling process, ensuring a smoother, more professional-looking jelly.
- Master the Boiling Technique: Maintain a vigorous, rolling boil and stir constantly to prevent scorching and activate pectin effectively, which is crucial for achieving the perfect jelly consistency.
- Nail the Gel Test: Use a chilled ceramic plate to check jelly set by dropping a small amount and observing its cooling consistency, ensuring your jelly reaches the ideal texture before jarring.
- Seal for Freshness: Meticulously clean jar rims and apply heated lids with fingertip-tight screw bands to create an airtight seal, preserving your homemade apple jelly for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 53 g
- Sodium: 1 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 57 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg