quince jelly

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 7 1/2 cups sugar
• 3 fluid ounces liquid pectin
• 4 1/2 cups water
• 3 pounds quinces, cored and chopped, peels on
• 1/4 cup lemon juice

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• sterilize 8 (1/2 pint) jars in boiling water for at least 5 minutes, and have new lids ready.
• place the quinces in a large pot, and pour in water. bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, and simmer, covered, for 15 minutes. strain off 4 cups of the juice. mix juice with sugar and lemon juice in a heavy pot, and bring to a boil over high heat, stirring constantly. stir in pectin, and return to a boil. boil for 1 full minute, stirring constantly. remove from heat and skim off foam. ladle into hot sterile jars, and process for 10 minutes in a hot water bath to seal. refrigerate jelly after opening.
• store sealed jars in a cool dark place. refrigerate jelly after opening.