NO PECTIN APPLE PLUM JELLY

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Apple plum jelly made with no added pectin.

Provided by Renee Pottle

Categories     Preserves

Time 1h40m

Yield 3 half-pints

Number Of Ingredients 4

2½ lbs tart apples
½ to 1 lb black or red plums
3 cups water
2¼cups sugar

Steps:

  • Prepare juice: Wash apples. Do not peel or core. Cut apples into wedges.
  • Repeat with the plums.
  • Add apples and plums to a large pot. Add water.
  • Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until fruit is soft. Let cool slightly.
  • Strain juice through a damp jelly bag or layers of cheesecloth.
  • Make the Jelly: Measure the juice. You should have about 3 cups of juice.
  • Pour juice into a large pot. Add sugar.
  • Note: The amount of juice may vary. Use ¾ as much sugar as you have of juice.
  • Stir to dissolve sugar.
  • Bring to a boil over high heat, stirring constantly.
  • Cook and stir until jelly has set; usually at 8 degrees above boiling water temperature or about 220 degrees.
  • Or, use the sheet test method to determine if the jelly has set.
  • Remove from heat, skim foam if necessary.
  • Ladle into sterilized jars leaving ¼ inch headspace.
  • Process in a water bath canner for 5 minutes.

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