2 pounds underripe Granny Smith apples, washed and cut into eighths (not peeled or cored) 4 cups water In a large saucepan, over high heat, bring the apples and water to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium and simmer Read More …
Homemade Pectin
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Exceptional Blackberry Jelly
Want to make a blackberry jelly that your friends and family will rave about? This recipe makes an exceptional jelly. This recipe is special. Natural pectin in apples is used to thicken the jelly rather than powdered pectin. 12 cups Read More …
Homemade Pectin
Instead of purchasing commercial liquid pectin, try making your own next time you make a batch of jam or jelly. 2 pounds underripe Granny Smith apples, washed and cut into eighths (not peeled or cored) 4 cups water In a Read More …
Pectin
Pectin is a “gum” found naturally in fruits that causes jelly to gel. Tart apples, crab apples, sour plums, Concord grapes, quinces, gooseberries, red currants and cranberries are especially high in pectin. Apricots, blueberries, cherries, peaches, pineapple, rhubarb and strawberries Read More …