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Apple,Orange and Cider Jelly

 

This recipe is so yummy and so easy to make. I had loads of apples so decided to make a batch to hand out to friends and family- How lucky they are!!

Makes 1.8kg or there abouts

Ingredients

1.3kg/3lb cooking apples( I used everyday apples)

4 oranges

4 whole cloves

1.2 lires sweet cider ( I used medium as this is all I had)

600ml water

800g granulated sugar

• Wash and chop apples and oranges 
• Put into the preserving pan with cloves, cider and water
• Bring to the boil
• Cover and simmer gently for 1 hour
• Sir occasionally
• Pour fruit and juices into jelly bag or over muslin cloth and sieve and leave to drain (best to leave over night)
• Measure the joice addiing 450g suger for every pint
• Heat gently in preserving pan
• Boil rapidly for 10 mins until setting point
• Pour jelly into warmed, sterilized jam jars
• Cover and seal
• Store in cool, dark place
• Use within 18 months and store in fridge once opened

Simple and delicious...makes the house smell lovely too.