But did you know apple peels are rich in nutrients?
Dont let apple cores and peels go to waste when making apple dessert recipes.
Save them and use them to make apple scrap jelly!
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You dont need a canner for this recipe.
Just use the biggest stock pot you have and place a rack on the bottom.
Its super easy to make and delicious.
Aside from jelly, you’re able to also use them to makeapplesauceor apple syrup!
Place over your stovetop and bring it to a boil.
Once boiling, place the lid and lower the heat.
Let it simmer for 10 to 15 minutes.
confirm to keep an eye on it.
Step 2:
Fill your water bath canner halfway with water.
Add the clean half-pint jars and simmer for 10 minutes.
Do the same with the lids in a saucepan to sterilize them.
Step 3:
Mash the peels, cores, and apples using a potato masher.
Place the cover back on and let it simmer for 5 minutes.
Strain all the juice out.
you might also use cheesecloth.
Hang it over the pot and let it drip until cool enough to touch.
Step 5:
Once cooled down, squeeze it with your hands.
You need 7 cups of juice to make the jelly.
Step 6:
Pour it back into the same pot, then add one pack of pectin.
Bring it to a boil.
Once boiling, add 9 cups of sugar and mix well.
Bring it back to a boil, then stir for a minute.
Step 7:
Pour into your sterilized jars.
Cover with the lids and rings.
Place inside the canner.
You need at least 2 inches of water over your jars.
Bring them to a boil.
Process the jar for 5 minutes.
Once done, let them sit for 5 minutes then remove the jars.
Step 8:
Let them sit on your counter for 24 hours.
