Sweet Corn Cob Jelly Recipes

CORN COB JELLY

Steps:

• Cut shucked corn cobs in two pieces.
• Place in a large stockpot, add enough to cover the cobs.
• Bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat and simmer 40 minutes.
• Strain the corn juice through a double layer of cheesecloth or a jelly bag.
• Measure 3 cups of corncob juice into a large pot. (Water may be added if needed to make 3 cups liquid.)
• Whisk in the pectin and bring to a boil.
• Add the sugar and bring the mixture back to a full roiling boil while stirring.
• Boil for 5 minutes.
• Remove from heat; skim off foam.
• Pour hot jelly immediately into hot, sterile jars, leaving ¼-inch headspace.
• Wipe rims of jars with a dampened clean paper towel; adjust two-piece metal canning lids.
• Process 5 minutes in a boiling water bath. Adjust for altitude above 1000 ft.
• Remove from water bath and cool completely before storing in a cool place.

CORN COB JELLY

Steps:

• Remove corn kernels from cobs and save for another recipe or use as a side dish for dinner.
• In a large pot, drop corncobs with about 6-8 cups of water; bring to a boil.
• Boil uncovered for about 10 minutes.
• Throw away the cobs and strain the liquid to remove extra pieces, etc.
• Reserve 3 1/2 cups of liquid. You can throw out the rest.
• Place the corn cob water back into the large pot and stir in the pectin. Bring to a strong boil.
• Add the sugar and bring back to a boil.
• Skim the foam off the top and add a few drops of yellow food coloring if you'd like.
• Ladle the liquid into jelly jars, leaving about 1/2 to 1 inch head-space
• Place the seal and rings on the jar and process the jelly in a water bath for about 10-15 minutes.
• Remove and set aside. As they cool, listen for the jars to pop.
• If for some reason they do not pop, just put that jar into the refrigerator and use it within 2 weeks.
• Shelf life (for popped jars) is 1-2 years

CORN COB JELLY

Steps:

• Bring water with cobs to a boil and boil for 10 minutes.
• Measure 3 cups and strain thru wet cheesecloth.
• Pour into a large saucepan with pectin and bring to a rolling boil.
• Add sugar.
• Bring back to a boil and boil for 3 minute.
• Skim Add food coloring if you want.
• Tastes like apple honey.

SWEET CORN COB JELLY

Steps:

• Cut corn kernals from cobs and reserve for another recipe.
• In a large pot, place cobs and water, bring to a boil.
• Boil for 10 minutes.
• Remove and discard cobs; strain liquid through cheesecloth.
• Liquid should measure 3 cups.
• Add additional water if necessary.
• Return to the pot and stir in pectin.
• Bring to a full rolling boil.
• Add sugar and bring back to a boil and boil for one minute.
• Remove from heat and skim foam and add a few drops of food coloring.
• Pour into hot jelly jars.
• Place canning lids that have been preheated in hot water on jars and tighten rings as tight as possible.
• Turn upside down and let stand for 5 minutes.
• Turn upright and allow to cool completely before storing.

JAMIE'S SWEET AND EASY CORN ON THE COB

Steps:

• Fill a large pot about 3/4 full of water and bring to a boil. Stir in sugar and lemon juice, dissolving the sugar. Gently place ears of corn into boiling water, cover the pot, turn off the heat, and let the corn cook in the hot water until tender, about 10 minutes.