This well-flavoured jelly is very easy to make and will keep -if given a chance. It is delicious on hot, buttered scones or
pancakes. The secret lies in the long, slow cooking which extracts the
maximum amount of pectin -the setting agent-from the fruit. To ensure a
clear, bright jelly it is vital to resist manfully the temptation to
squeeze the pulp when straining the liquid.
Ingredients
- 5 lb/ 2 kg apples
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12 whole cloves
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4 pt/ 2 lr/ 8 cups water
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4 lb/2 kg/ 8 cups sugar
Direction
Wash and quarter the apples. There is no need to peel or core them.
Place in an ovenproof dish and add water. Cover, with aluminium foil if
necessary. Cook overnight at the bottom of the oven, gas mark l/2,
225°F, 110°C. Next day strain through a jelly bag or a clean, white
pillow case - do not squeeze! Measure the liquid into a large saucepan
and for every cupful add a cupful of sugar. Heat to dissolve the sugar
and bring to the boil for about 10 minutes or until a little of the
mixture gels on a cold saucer. Be careful here, as over-boiling will
produce a syrup which will just get thicker without setting. Pour into
jars which have been warmed in the oven and cover with waxed discs and
lids.
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