Blackberry Apple Jelly
Blackberry Apple Jelly takes approximately 50 minutes from beginning to end. This recipe serves 72. This condiment has 174 calories, 1g of protein, and 0g of fat per serving. This recipe covers 3% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. Head to the store and pick up bottled apple juice, sugar, liquid fruit pectin, and a few other things to make it today. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, dairy free, lacto ovo vegetarian, and vegan diet. If you like this recipe, take a look at these similar recipes: Aspic Jelly, Peanut Butter and Jelly Smoothie, and Pear Jalapeño Pepper Jelly.
Instructions
In a Dutch oven, bring blackberries and water to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer for 5 minutes. Line a strainer with four layers of cheesecloth and place over a bowl.
Place berry mixture in strainer; cover with edges of cheesecloth.
Let stand for 30 minutes or until strained, reserving juice and discarding pulp.
Remove and discard stems and blossom ends from apples (do not pare or core); cut into small pieces.
Place in the Dutch oven; add just enough water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer for 20 minutes or until apples are tender. Strain through a cheesecloth-lined strainer, reserving juice and discarding pulp.
Measure the reserved blackberry and apple juices; return to the pan. If necessary, add water or bottled apple juice to equal 4 cups. Stir in lemon juice, then sugar. Bring to a full rolling boil, stirring constantly. Stir in pectin; return to a full rolling boil. Boil for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
Remove from the heat; skim off foam. Carefully ladle hot mixture into hot sterilized half-pint jars, leaving 1/4-in. headspace. Wipe rims and adjust lids. Process for 5 minutes in a boiling-water canner.