How to Make Candy Apple Jelly - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's something about the combination of tart apples and sweet, sticky caramel that just screams autumn. And what better way to celebrate the season than with a homemade batch of Candy Apple Jelly? This delightful treat brings all the flavors of a classic candy apple in a spreadable form, perfect for slathering on toast or incorporating into your favorite recipes.

Making Candy Apple Jelly is a labor of love, but the end result is well worth the effort. The process begins with ripe, juic...

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Ingredients

  • 4 cups apple juice
  • ½ cup red-hot candies
  • 1 (1.75 ounce) package powdered fruit pectin
  • 4 ½ cups sugar

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 15 mins
  • Servings: 48
  • Yield: 48 servings

  • In a large kettle, combine 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 for 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat; skim off any foam and undissolved candies. Pour hot liquid into hot jars, leaving 1/4-in. headspace. Adjust caps. Process for 5 minutes in a boiling-water bath.