Description
Homemade Pioneer Woman Apple Jelly delivers pure orchard sweetness with minimal ingredients and effortless preparation. Warm autumn memories mingle with simple seasonal charm, inviting you to savor each silky spoonful of this classic preserve.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 cups unsweetened apple juice (710 ml)
- 3 ⅓ cups granulated sugar (670 g)
Thickening Agents:
- 4 tablespoons classic pectin (60 ml)
Optional Ingredient:
- ½ teaspoon butter (2.5 ml)
Instructions
- Sanitize your canning equipment by thoroughly washing the jars, lids, and canner with hot, soapy water, then rinse well and prepare a clean workspace.
- In a large, heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine apple juice (236 milliliters or 8 fluid ounces) and pectin, whisking gently until the powdery pectin is mostly dissolved.
- Incorporate unsalted butter (14 grams or 1/2 ounce) into the juice mixture, stirring to help prevent excessive foaming during cooking.
- Position the saucepan over high heat, bringing the liquid to a vigorous, rolling boil while stirring consistently to prevent scorching.
- Swiftly add the entire measured quantity of granulated sugar (about 400 grams or 14 ounces), stirring rapidly to ensure complete integration.
- Continue boiling at maximum heat, maintaining constant, aggressive stirring for precisely 60 to 70 seconds to activate the pectin and achieve proper set.
- Remove the saucepan from heat and use a metal spoon to delicately skim any accumulated foam from the jelly’s surface.
- Conduct a gel test by dropping a small amount of hot jelly onto a chilled ceramic plate, allowing it to cool for 30 seconds, and checking its consistency.
- Carefully ladle the hot jelly into sterilized glass jars, leaving approximately 6 millimeters (1/4 inch) of headspace at the top.
- Wipe jar rims meticulously with a clean, damp cloth to ensure a proper seal, then apply heated lids and screw bands until fingertip-tight.
- Gently lower filled jars into the prepared boiling water bath canner, ensuring they are completely submerged by 2.5 centimeters (1 inch) of water.
- Process the jars in the boiling water bath for 10 minutes, then turn off heat and allow jars to rest in the water for an additional 5 minutes before removing.
Notes
- Preserve summer’s sweet memories by transforming ripe apples into a glistening, homemade spread that bursts with natural flavor.
- Clean jars meticulously to prevent unexpected spoilage and ensure your jelly remains safe and delectable for months.
- Seal jars carefully after processing in boiling water, creating an airtight barrier that locks in freshness and prevents bacterial growth.
- Check gel consistency using the freezer plate method, guaranteeing a perfect texture that’s neither too runny nor overly stiff.
- Remove foam during cooking to achieve a crystal-clear jelly that looks professionally crafted and visually stunning.
- Select the most crisp and vibrant apples to create a pure, bright preserve that celebrates the essence of seasonal harvests.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 174
- Sugar: 29 g
- Sodium: 1 mg
- Fat: 0.2 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0.1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg