Candy Apple Jelly Recipe
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Candy Apple Jelly

By: Betsy Porter 
"With a hint of apple and cinnamon, this jelly spreads cheer from breads to bagels to muffins. Its rosy pink color looks lovely blushing through the food jars I save and decorate with fabric-covered lids."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.8 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (85)

Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
5 Min
Ready In:
15 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 48 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 4 cups apple juice
  • 1/2 cup red-hot candies
  • 1 (1.75 ounce) package powdered fruit pectin
  • 4 1/2 cups sugar

Directions

  1. 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.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 5, 2007 by Suzy Homemaker   view full review
The jelly in the jars looks absolutely amazing. I made my apple juice from fresh apples and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 21, 2008 by andlynch06   view full review
Great recipe!! I used sugar free cinnamon candies and splenda and it turned out very well. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 3, 2008 by judybird2   view full review
This jelly was a big hit at the craft bazaar I participated in. It really is a pretty color. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 13, 2006 by LREYNAL   view full review
I got 7 8oz jars out of this. It is a beautiful rosy red color. It tastes like baked apples,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 17, 2009 by JOSEPHINE ♥ ALLRECIPES   view full review
This was really tasty. I put the candy through the food processor until it was a powdery...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 22, 2007 by Heather G   view full review
Very quick, easy and BEAUTIFUL jelly recipe. The color is very Christmas. The jelly is very...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 14, 2009 by kehn   view full review
What a great jelly recipe! So easy and great flavor. It did take about a full day to set up. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 18, 2008 by KATIE7706   view full review
Great recipe! Set wonderfully! Perfect amount of red hots! The only thing I changed was that...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 5, 2011 by Rachael943   view full review
Made this the night before our big family Christmas party and handed them out as gifts!!...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 9, 2010 by kristine   view full review
I have been making this jelly for yesrs as gifts to friends, teachers, and family members....

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