Go Back
–+ jars

Crabapple Jelly Recipe

This is a simple and delicious crabapple jelly recipe that captures the essence of fall.
Print Recipe Pin This
Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Course: Condiment
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 jars
Calories: 50 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 4 lbs Crabapples washed and quartered
  • 4 cups Water
  • 1 cup Sugar per cup of juice

Instructions 

  1. 1. Place the crabapples and water in a large pot. Bring to a boil, then simmer for about 30 minutes until the crabapples are soft.
  2. 2. Strain the mixture through a cheesecloth or a fine strainer to extract the juice. Measure the juice.
  3. 3. For every cup of juice, add one cup of sugar. Return the mixture to the pot and bring to a boil, stirring until the sugar is dissolved.
  4. 4. Boil the mixture until it reaches the jelly stage (220°F or 104°C). Skim off any foam that forms.
  5. 5. Pour the jelly into sterilized canning jars and seal. Process in a boiling water bath for 5 minutes.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 50kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Potassium: 10mg | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 2mg

Keywords

Crabapple, Jelly
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!