HOMEMADE PEACH-PLUM JELLY

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Late summer peaches and tart peaches combine to make arosy-hued jelly.

Provided by Renee Pottle

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 medium green apples
2 large peaches
2 medium tart plums
3 cups water
2 1/4 cups granulated sugar

Steps:

  • To prepare the juice: Wash apples. Do not peel or core. Cutapples into wedges. Repeat with peaches and plums (removing the center stone).
  • Add fruit and water to a large pot. Cover and bring to aboil. Reduce heat and simmer until fruit is soft. Let cool slightly.
  • Strain juice through a damp jelly bag or layers ofcheesecloth. Do not be tempted to squeeze the bag of fruit, as this will makethe juice (and jelly) cloudy.
  • To make the jelly: Measure the juice. You should have aboutthree cups of juice.
  • Pour juice into a large pot. Add sugar.
  • Stir to dissolve sugar.
  • Bring to a boil over high heat, stirring constantly.
  • Cook and stir until jelly has set; usually at 8 degreesabove boiling water temperature or about 220 degrees.
  • Remove pot from heat. Skim foam if necessary.
  • Ladle jelly into sterilized jars leaving ΒΌ inch head space.
  • Top with two-piece caps and process in a a water bath cannerfor 5 minutes.

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