Chokecherry apple Jelly

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Chokecherry apple Jelly

Ingredients

  • 4 cups ripe choke cherries
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 3 1/2 cups unsweetened apple juice
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 ounces pectin crystals (1 package)
  • 3 pounds sugar

Instructions

Stem but do not pit the choke cherries and place in a large saucepan with the water. Mash and simmer, covered, for 10 minutes. Strain through a jelly bag and measure juice. Place 1 3/4 cups juice back in saucepan, add apple juice and lemon juice, and mix in pectin crystals. Place over high heat, stirring constantly,until mixture comes to a full boil. Stir in sugar. Bring to a boil again and boil hard for 1 minute, sitrring continuously. Remove from heat, skim and pour into hot, sterilized jars. Seal your usualy way (5 minutes in a hot water bath with lids and rings is usual). Makes 10-12 medium sized jelly glasses.

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You mean 3 cups of sugar, not 3 pounds, right?

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