Apple Jelly
3 lbs. apples
3 cups of water
3 tbsp. lemon juice
Sugar
You'll need sweet apples, not tart or sour varieties. Choose apples that are
naturally sweet, Red Delicious, Rome, etc.. A mixture of sweet varieties is
preferable.
Wash the apples and cut into chunks (do not peel or core).
Put the apples into a large saucepan with the water and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat and simmer until the apples are tender (about 20 minutes).
Pour the apples and liquid into a jelly bag and allow to drip for at least 12 hours.
Measure the juice and pour into a clean saucepan.
For every 2 ½ cups of juice, add 1 pound sugar.
Stir in the lemon juice and sugar.
Heat, stirring constantly, until the sugar is dissolved.
Bring to a boil and boil rapidly until jelly reaches the setting point.
Remove from heat.
Skim the foam off the top and pour into warm sterilized jars.
Seal immediately.