Spiced Apple Jelly Recipe With No Added Pectin

Spiced Apple Jelly Recipe With No Added Pectin

By CozyDelicious

When the days turn crisp and the leaves begin to fall, there's nothing quite like the comforting aroma of homemade spiced apple jelly wafting through your cozy kitchen. This recipe for Spiced Apple Jelly is a delightful treat that captures the essence of the season in a tangy, sweet spread that pairs perfectly with warm toast, crackers, or even as a glaze for roasts. The best part? This recipe requires no added pectin, making it an easy and rewarding project for beginners and seasoned jelly-makers alike.

  • Prep 30 min
  • Cook 1 hr
  • Total 1 hr 30 min
  • Yield 6 cups
  • Cuisine American
  • Category Preserves
Vegetarian Spiced Apple Jelly Homemade Jelly No Pectin Recipe Fall Recipe

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Wash, core, and cut the apples into chunks, leaving the skins on. Place in a pot with water.

  2. Zest the lemon, squeeze the juice over the apples, and add lemon halves to the pot.

  3. Tie cinnamon sticks and cloves in a spice bag and add to the pot. Simmer for 30 minutes.

  4. Remove spice bag and lemon halves. Mash the apples to extract juice.

  5. Strain the apple mixture naturally for at least 2 hours.

  6. Measure the juice, add sugar and lemon zest, and heat until sugar dissolves.

  7. Bring the mixture to a boil, skim off foam, and test for doneness.

  8. Ladle the hot jelly into sterilized jars and process in a water bath canner for 10 minutes.

  9. Allow jars to cool before storing.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size: 1 tbsp
Calories
50 kcal per 1 tbsp serving
Total Fat
0.1 g
Saturated Fat
0 g
Cholesterol
0 mg
Sodium
0.1 mg
Total Carbohydrate
13 g
Dietary Fiber
0.2 g
Sugars
12 g
Protein
0.1 g

Enjoy your homemade Spiced Apple Jelly on toast, biscuits, or as a delightful accompaniment to cheese platters. This delicious jelly makes a wonderful gift for friends and family, capturing the essence of fall in every sweet, spiced bite.