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Apple Scrap Jelly Recipe For Canning

Delicious Apple Scrap Jelly Recipe For Canning You’ll Love

This Apple Scrap Jelly Recipe For Canning transforms discarded apple scraps into a delightful treat that's easy to make and perfect for spreading.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 1 day
Total Time 1 day 50 minutes
Servings: 8 jars
Course: Sauces
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Jelly Base
  • 4 cups Apple Scraps peels and cores from apples
  • 5 cups Water for extracting flavor
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice or substitute with citric acid
  • 1 packet Powdered Pectin for gelatinous texture
  • 4 cups Sugar adjust based on taste
For Serving Suggestions
  • 1 slice Toast for spreading
  • 1 serving Pancakes for drizzling
  • Cheese for pairing

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Fine-Mesh Sieve
  • Canning Jars
  • Boiling Water Bath Canner
  • Jar Lifter

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare Apple Scraps: Gather your apple scraps—cores and peels—and place them in a large pot.
  2. Combine with Water: Add 5 cups of water to the pot with the apple scraps and bring to a boil.
  3. Simmer: Reduce heat to low and let the mixture simmer for about 30 minutes.
  4. Strain Liquid: Strain the apple mixture into a large bowl and press to extract liquid.
  5. Mix Ingredients: In a saucepan, combine 4 cups of strained apple liquid, lemon juice, and pectin.
  6. Add Sugar: Gradually add 4 cups of sugar, stirring until dissolved, then boil.
  7. Jar the Jelly: Ladle the jelly into prepared jars, leaving 1/4 inch headspace.
  8. Process in Hot Water Bath: Process the jars in boiling water bath for 10 minutes.
  9. Cool and Set: Allow jars to cool undisturbed for 24 hours.

Nutrition

Serving: 1jarCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 50gSugar: 48gVitamin C: 2mg

Notes

Always sterilize jars before use. Adjust sugar based on taste and consider adding spices for extra flavor.

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