Homemade Apple Jelly In The Instant Pot Recipes

HOMEMADE APPLE JELLY IN THE INSTANT POT

Steps:

• Put the diced apples in the Instant Pot
• Add sugar, honey, and lemon juice to apples, and let the mixture sit for 30 minutes
• Stir the mixture, and close the lid on the Instant Pot until it beeps and locks.
• Make sure the pressure valve is on 'VENTING' and press the Manual button, and set the time for 1 minute.
• Manually Release Pressure after cooking is done.
• Open the lid and stir the Jelly
• Remove from the Instant Pot and strain the apples with a cheesecloth and collect the apple juice.
• Don't press the apples too much because that can cloud the apple juice. We want the jelly to look clear.
• Place the apple juice back into the Instant pot
• In a separate bowl, Mix the cornstarch with the water until completely blended, and pour into the Jelly and stir.
• Turn the Instant Pot to 'SAUTE' and boil the Jelly, stirring constantly.
• When the Jelly begins to boil, turn off the Instant Pot, and continue to stir until Jelly begins to thicken.
• Allow Jelly to cool
• When Jelly begins to cool, pour into desired containers

APPLE JELLY

Steps:

• Place apples in a large pot; cover with water. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, cover, and simmer until apples are slightly tender, about 5 minutes. Crush cooked apples and simmer for 5 more minutes.
• Transfer crushed apples to a sieve or cheesecloth. Let drip into a bowl until all liquid has drained, pressing gently to release all the juice. Measure 5 cups apple juice, adding water if necessary to have exact amount. Stir sugar into juice; add butter to reduce foaming.
• Bring juice mixture to a rolling boil, stirring constantly. Stir in pectin; boil for exactly 1 minute to dissolve pectin, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Skim off excess foam with a metal spoon.
• Sterilize the jars and lids in boiling water for at least 5 minutes. Ladle apple jam into the hot, sterilized jars, filling the jars to within 1/8 inch of the top. Run a knife or a thin spatula around the insides of the jars after they have been filled to remove any air bubbles. Wipe the rims of the jars with a moist paper towel to remove any food residue. Top with lids, and screw on rings.
• Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil and lower jars into the boiling water using a holder. Leave a 2-inch space between the jars. Pour in more boiling water if necessary to bring the water level to at least 1 inch above the tops of the jars. Bring the water to a rolling boil, cover the pot, and process for 5 minutes.
• Remove the jars from the stockpot and place onto a cloth-covered or wood surface, several inches apart, until cool. Once cool, press the top of each lid with a finger, ensuring that the seal is tight (lid does not move up or down at all). Let stand at room temperature for 24 hours. Store in a cool, dark area. Refrigerate opened jellies for up to 3 weeks.