Apple Conserve With Powdered Pectin Recipe

1. 1

   To prepare fruit.

2. 2

   Select tart apples.

3. 3

   Sort and wash apples.

4. 4

   Remove stem and blossom ends and core; don't pare.

5. 5

   Chop apples fine.

6. 6

   To make conserve.

7. 7

   Combine apples, water, lemon juice, and raisins in a kettle.

8. 8

   Add in pectin and stir well.

9. 9

   Place on high heat and, stirring constantly, bring quickly to a full boil with bubbles over the entire surface.

10. 10

    Add in sugar, continue stirring, and heat again to a full bubbling boil.

11. 11

    Boil hard for 1 minute, stirring constantly.

12. 12

    Add in nuts.

13. 13

    Remove from heat.

14. 14

    If you like, add in 3 or possibly 4 drops of red food coloring.

15. 15

    Skim.

16. 16

    Pour immediately into warm, sterile canning jars to 1/4-inch from top.

17. 17

    Seal.

18. 18

    Process 5 min in boiling water bath.

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    This recipe yields 6 or possibly 7 half-pint jars.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.