Post by carnation037 on Sept 27, 2002 2:01:59 GMT -6
Apple Preserves
1 c. water
6 c. apples, peeled + cored + sliced
1 tbsp. lemon juice
1 pkg. powdered pectin
1/2 c. thinly sliced lemon, (about 1 med.)
4 c. sugar
2 tsp. cinnamon or nutmeg
Combine apples, water and lemon juice in large saucepan. Cover and simmer 10 minutes.
Stir in pectin and bring to a boil, stirring frequently.
Add lemon slices and sugar. Return to a rolling boil. Boil hard 1 minute, stirring frequently.
Remove from heat; add cinnamon or nutmeg.
Pour in hot jars, leaving 1/4" at top.
Adjust caps and process for 10 minutes in boiling water.
Makes about 6 half pints.
1 c. water
6 c. apples, peeled + cored + sliced
1 tbsp. lemon juice
1 pkg. powdered pectin
1/2 c. thinly sliced lemon, (about 1 med.)
4 c. sugar
2 tsp. cinnamon or nutmeg
Combine apples, water and lemon juice in large saucepan. Cover and simmer 10 minutes.
Stir in pectin and bring to a boil, stirring frequently.
Add lemon slices and sugar. Return to a rolling boil. Boil hard 1 minute, stirring frequently.
Remove from heat; add cinnamon or nutmeg.
Pour in hot jars, leaving 1/4" at top.
Adjust caps and process for 10 minutes in boiling water.
Makes about 6 half pints.