Old-Fashioned Quince Jelly

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   Place quince and 10 cups water in large pot, and bring to a boil.

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   Cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer 1 hour.

3. 3

   Remove from heat, and cool overnight.

4. 4

   Strain liquid from quince, and discard all solids.

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   Return liquid to pot, and stir in sugar and lemon juice.

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   Bring to a boil.

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   Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer 11/2 to 2 hours, or until bubbles on top are light and foamy, and liquid is deep pink, thick, and jelly-like when tested with a cold spoon.

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   Meanwhile, sterilize jars and lids: Submerge jars in large pot filled halfway with simmering water, and lids in small pot of simmering water.

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   Keep jars and lids in hot water until ready to use.

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    Remove jars one at a time from hot water, and fill with jelly, leaving 1/4-inch headspace in the top of each jar.

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    Seal jars with lids.

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    Place canning rack or cake rack in bottom of large pot, and return jars to pot, adding extra water to cover jars by 1 inch, if necessary.

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    Bring water to a boil, and boil 10 minutes.

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    Remove jars from water, and cool.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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