Red Hot Apple Jelly Recipes

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.

CANDY APPLE JELLY

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, combine the apple juice, candies and pectin. Bring to a full rolling boil over high heat, stirring constantly. Stir in sugar; return to a full rolling boil. Boil and stir 1 minute. , Remove from heat; skim off foam. Ladle hot mixture into six hot sterilized half-pint jars, leaving 1/4-in. headspace. Wipe rims. Center lids on jars; screw on bands until fingertip tight., Place jars into canner with simmering water, ensuring that they are completely covered with water. Bring to a boil; process for 5 minutes. Remove jars and cool.

EASY RED PEPPER JELLY

Steps:

• Sterilize canning jars and set aside.
• Prepare all peppers by seeding and mincing.
• Place peppers in a large saucepan over medium-high heat.
• Add apple cider vinegar and powdered Pectin.
• Bring heat to high and stir constantly until you reach a rolling boil. Remove from heat once you reach a rolling boil.
• Mix in sugar and return to pan to high heat.
• Return to a rolling boil and let boil for 1 minute.
• Fill jars with jelly until it reaches 1/4" from the top of the jar.
• Screw lids on jars and place in a large pot filled with hot water. Be sure jars are completely submerged.
• Heat water with jars over high heat until it reaches a rolling boil, then boil for 5 minutes.
• Remove from heat and let jars sit in water until cool.
• Check seals by pressing down on the center of the lid when cool. If the lid pops when pushed, it can be stored at room temperature, otherwise store in the refrigerator.
• Pour jelly over cream cheese and serve with crackers.

RED HOT APPLE JELLY

Steps:

• Combine apple juice and pectin in a large microwave-safe bowl.
• Cover with plastic bring to a boil on HIGH setting in the microwae for about 12 to 14 minutes.
• Stir twice during cooking.
• Remove from microwave; add sugar and red hots, stirring well.
• Return to the microwave and cook until the mixture returns to a rolling boil, about 10 or 12 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Boil hard for 1 minute.
• Remove from microwave and skim any foam.
• Pour into hot sterilized jars, leaving 1/4 inch headspace.
• Cap and Seal.
• Process 5 minutes in a boiling water canner.

APPLE CINNAMON JELLY

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven, combine apple juice and pectin. Bring to a full rolling boil over high heat, stirring constantly. In a bowl, combine remaining ingredients. Stir into apple mixture; return to a full rolling boil. Boil and stir for 3 minutes., Remove from heat; skim off foam. Ladle hot mixture into seven hot sterilized half-pint jars, leaving 1/4-in. headspace. Wipe rims. Center lids on jars; screw on bands until fingertip tight. , Place jars into canner with simmering water, ensuring that they are completely covered with water. Bring to a boil; process for 5 minutes. Remove jars and cool.

CANDY APPLE JELLY

Steps:

• Combine juice, candy and pectin in a large pot.
• Bring to a full boil over high heat, stirring constantly.
• Stir in sugar.
• Return to a full boil.
• Boil for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
• Remove from heat.
• Skim off foam and unmelted candy.
• Pour hot liquid into hot jars, leaving 1/4 inch head space.
• Adjust lids.
• Process for 5 minutes in boiling water bath.