old-time corncob jelly

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Bridget Harrison
Jacksonville, NC

From Gooseberry Patch Farmhouse 101 Favorites

(1 rating)
yield 5 -6 jars

Ingredients For old-time corncob jelly

  • 1
    dozen corncobs
  • 2 qt
    water
  • 1 3/4 oz
    package powdered fruit pectin
  • 3 c
    sugar
  • 5-6
    pint canning jars and lids sterilized

How To Make old-time corncob jelly

  • 1
    In a large stockpot over high heat, combine corncobs and water.
  • 2
    Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 35-40 min
  • 3
    Discard cobs, strain liquid through a cheese cloth lined colander.
  • 4
    Measure 3 cups of liquid into a large saucepan adding water if needed to equal 3 cups.
  • 5
    Gradually dissolve pectin into liquid bring to a rolling boil over high heat.
  • 6
    Add sugar all at once stirring to dissolve. Return to a rolling boil, boil for 5 min stirring constantly.
  • 7
    Remove from heat skim foam. Ladle into hot sterilized jars leaving 1/4 headspace. Wipe rims secure with lids and rings.
  • 8
    Process in boiling water bath for 10 mins. Set jars on towel to cool, check for seals

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