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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 35 Minutes |
Ready In: 55 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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Clear Jel is a modified food starch (powdered form) that will not break down in high heat during processing. DON'T SUBSTITUTE!! Clear Jell is well worth the effort, it leaves a cleaner and thicker filling that is simply delicious. Kitchencraft (1-800-776-0575) in Waterville, IA sells it by the 1# ($3.25 + S&H) or 5# bags. Also sold by Bakers Catalog (King Arthur Flour) and also at /. Oh, now that about does it, even sells the stuff! Ingredients:
7 cups sugar |
6 cups water |
1 3/4 cups clear jel |
1 cup cold water |
1 tablespoon cinnamon |
6 quarts apples, peeled & sliced |
Directions:
1. Bring sugar and 6 cups water to a boil in a large kettle.
2. Mix Clear Jell with cold water and slowly add to sugar mixture as it's boiling.
3. Stir and boil until thick and clear.
4. Remove from heat and add cinnamon.
5. Pour over apples and mix well.
6. Fill clean quart jars.
7. Leave at least 1 inch space in top of jars or they will run over.
8. Put lids on and process 35 minutes in boiling water.
9. Or in pressure canner for 13 minutes with 5 pounds pressure.
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