Friday, October 16, 2020

Cranberry Jelly with orange

 This cranberry jelly is easy to make, especially with a steam juicer, does not need commercial pectin and is absolutely delicious served alongside your Thanksgiving turkey!


Makes approximately five 250 ml jars

Ingredients:

3 lbs golden delicious apples

2 lbs fresh or frozen whole cranberries (for juicing)

1/2 navel orange, process into small bits in a food processor

2 cups fresh cranberries, process into small bits in a food processor

5 cups water

about 6 cups of sugar


Directions:

Wash apples and cup into large chunks.   Place the apples, along with the cleaned and stemmed cranberries, into the top of the steam juicer. Bring to a boil, then simmer for about 1.5 to 2 hours, being sure to check the water level in the steamer.

Measure strained juice into 6 quart pot.  Add 2 cups of sugar for every 2 cups of juice.  

Stir over low heat until sugar has completely dissolved.  Add the processed orange and cranberries

Bring to a boil and boil rapidly without stirring until candy thermometer reaches 220°F. (This temperature ensures that there is enough sugar for the pectin to form a gel.)

Remove from heat and skim off any scum that has formed on top of jelly.

Pour into sterilized jars. Seal and label.