Apple Scrap Jelly Using Cores and Peels

Some people may not like apple peels because of their texture and taste, and they can be hard to digest. But did you know apple peels are rich in nutrients? Don’t let apple cores and peels go to waste when making apple dessert recipes. Save them and use them to make apple scrap jelly!

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Simply place them in freezer bags or plastic containers and freeze them until they are ready to use. Teal House Farm will teach you the step-by-step instructions below. You don’t need a canner for this recipe. Just use the biggest stock pot you have and place a rack on the bottom. It’s super easy to make and delicious. Aside from jelly, you can also use them to make applesauce or apple syrup!

Easy Apple Jelly Ingredients

• 2 gallons of apple peels and cores
• 4 apples cut into quarters
• one packet of pectin
• 5 cups of water
• 9 cups of sugar

How to Make Apple Scrap Jelly

Step 1:

In a 2 1/2 gallon pot, add the apple core, peels, quarter apples, and 5 cups of water. Place over your stovetop and bring it to a boil. Once boiling, place the lid and lower the heat. Let it simmer for 10 to 15 minutes. Make sure to keep an eye on it.

Step 2:

Fill your water bath canner halfway with water. Add the clean half-pint jars and simmer for 10 minutes. Do the same with the lids in a saucepan to sterilize them.

Step 3:

Mash the peels, cores, and apples using a potato masher. Place the cover back on and let it simmer for 5 minutes.

Step 4:

After 5 minutes, place a strainer covered with a flour sack towel in a large pot. Strain all the juice out. You can also use cheesecloth. Hang it over the pot and let it drip until cool enough to touch.

Step 5:

Once cooled down, squeeze it with your hands. You need 7 cups of juice to make the jelly.

Step 6:

Pour it back into the same pot, then add one pack of pectin. Stir it in. Bring it to a boil. Once boiling, add 9 cups of sugar and mix well. Bring it back to a boil, then stir for a minute.

Step 7:

Pour into your sterilized jars. Cover with the lids and rings. Place inside the canner. You need at least 2 inches of water over your jars. Bring them to a boil. Process the jar for 5 minutes. Once done, let them sit for 5 minutes then remove the jars.

Step 8:

Let them sit on your counter for 24 hours.

Apple Scrap Jelly Using Cores and Peels