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blackberry and apple jelly

does anyone know an easy and quick recipe for blackbery and apple jelly

BRORA Sun 21/09/08 17:01

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Clanad
Mon 22/09/08
23:24

This is very close to one we've used...
3 pounds blackberries (about 2-1/2 quarts)
1-1/4 cups water
7 to 8 medium apples
Additional water
Bottled apple juice, optional
1/4 cup lemon juice
8 cups sugar
2 pouches (3 ounces each) liquid fruit pectin
Directions:
In a large kettle, combine the blackberries and water; simmer for 5 minutes. Strain through a jelly bag, reserving juice and discarding pulp. Remove and discard stems and blossom ends from apples (do not pare or core); cut into small pieces. Place in the kettle; add just enough water to cover. Simmer until apples are soft, about 20 minutes. Strain through a jelly bag, reserving juice and discarding pulp. Measure the reserved blackberry and apple juices; return to the kettle. If necessary, add water or bottled apple juice to equal 4 cups. Stir in lemon juice and sugar. Bring to a full rolling boil, stirring constantly. Add pectin, stirring until mixture boils. Boil for 1 minute. Remove from heat; skim off foam. Pour hot into hot jars, leaving 1/4-in. headspace. Adjust caps. Process for 15 minutes in a boiling-water bath. Yield: about 9 half-pints.

DaisyMae
Mon 29/09/08
08:25

The above recipe is fine but it doesn't actually say how long each process takes. It is my experience that any jelly needs to drip through the muslin without being pushed in order for it to be a clear jelly. This takes time and is usually left to drip overnight, so the above recipe would take over two days. It is not necessarily easy but a really worth while process, the finished product is lovely. DM

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