Today we’re sharing a recipe for Candy Apple Jelly. This is the most amazing jelly to make for Christmas or the holidays. It is so easy to make and tastes delicious too. It is one of our family’s favorite jellies at the moment and most likely it will be a jelly that will be on our shelves all year long. We love it so much!
All about Candy Apple Jelly
This Candy Apple Jelly with its bright red color and delicious cinnamon apple flavor is a showstopper. It looks amazing with its red color making it a great jelly to make at Christmas time. This jelly also tastes great as it is apple jelly but has a subtle hint of cinnamon. It tastes amazing on toast, bread, biscuits or even peanut butter and jelly.
This jelly is easy to make as you start with no sugar added apple juice, red hot candies, sugar, and pectin. It comes together just as easy as any jelly using storebought juice but is taken over the top just be the simple addition of red hot candies.
Be sure to make a batch of two of this jelly to keep for your family or to give away as gifts to family and friends this holiday season. One batch makes about 4 pints or twice as many half pints if you want to use smaller jars.
Candy Apple Jelly
The most delicious and beautiful Apple Cinnamon Christmas jelly!
Ingredients
- 4 cups no sugar added apple juice
- 1/2 cup red hot candies
- 1 package fruit pectin
- 4 1/2 cups sugar
Instructions
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Combine apple juice, red hots candy, and pectin in a large pot. Bring to a full boil over high heat, stirring constantly. Stir in sugar.
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Return to a full boil. Boil for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
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Remove from heat. Skim off foam and undissolved candy.
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Pour hot liquid into hot jars, leaving 1/4 inch head space.
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Wipe jars, apply lids and rings.
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Process for 5 minutes in boiling water bath.
Because this jelly is canned in a water bath canner it is good on your shelf. According to the USDA, the ideal storage time for unopened jams, jellies and preserves is 12 months in the pantry. After opening, refrigerate for 6 months.
We’d love to hear what you think about this recipe. What is your favorite Christmas jam or jelly to make? Let us know in the comments below. Thank you for visiting Sunup to Sundown! Please subscribe, like or share this post with others who could benefit from it.
Can I use Apples slices to make these candy apple slices?
Hi Anita,
I’ve never tried this before! You might be able to make the original recipe but add apple slices to it to make candy apple slices that would be in a syrup or jelly. If you happen to try this, please let us know how it works out. It would be a wonderful thing to give as a gift too!
Thank you,
Ashley Bilyeu
Is it ok to use scrap apple juice?
Hi Donna,
I’ve never tried to use scrap apple juice before but as long as it tastes like apple juice, it should work fine. Please let us know if you try this and how it works out.
Thank you,
Ashley Bilyeu