Description
Crab Apple Jelly is a delightful homemade preserve that transforms tart backyard crab apples into a sweet-tart spread perfect for enhancing your meals. This easy-to-make jelly is not only versatile but also an excellent addition to your pantry, ideal for breakfast on toast, as a glaze for meats, or even served with cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 pounds crab apples
- 6 cups sugar
- 6 cups water
Instructions
- Wash crab apples, remove stems and blossom ends, and cut in half.
- In a large pot, combine crab apples and water; bring to a boil over medium heat.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes. Lightly mash the apples with a potato masher.
- Strain the mixture through cheesecloth and allow it to drip for 2-3 hours.
- In a clean pot, combine the strained juice with sugar; bring to a boil until it reaches 220 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Fill sterilized mason jars with jelly, leaving 3/4 inch headspace.
- Seal jars and process in a pressure canner according to instructions.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Preserve
- Method: Canning
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon (20g)
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Choose fresh crab apples for the best flavor. Allow juice to strain naturally for a clear jelly. Use a candy thermometer for precise temperature checks.