CANDY APPLE JELLY

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This jelly is simple, thrifty and so good. It really does taste like Candy Apples! I make it every year for holiday gifts. Love its festive color! Top cream cheese with it for a wonderful dip, or make cream cheese and jelly finger sandwiches on cinnamon bread. Delicious!

Provided by Tess Geer

Categories     Jams & Jellies

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 1/2 c apple juice
1/2 c red hot cinnamon candies
1 pkg liquid pectin
2 tsp butter
4 c sugar

Steps:

  • 1. Prepare jars and rings.
  • 2. Measure sugar into a bowl and set aside near stove.
  • 3. Combine apple juice, red hots and pectin in a large sauce pan over medium-high heat. Bring to a full boil, stirring constantly.
  • 4. Add sugar all at one time. Continue to stir constantly. Add butter. Once liquid returns to a full boil, continue to cook and stir for two minutes.
  • 5. After two minutes, remove from heat. Skim foam if necessary. Ladle into clean, hot jars. Wipe rims clean and place lids. Add rings and tighten to finger tip tight.
  • 6. Process for five minutes in boiling water canner. If using a steam canner, process for five minutes starting when a full plume of steam emerges from the canner.
  • 7. Remove to a clean dish towel and let rest for six hours. Check for seal and wipe clean.

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