Yes You Can, Can!

Yes, I know. I’m not normally one for posting recipes but I’m making an exception for today. Christy Jordan did me a huge favor and to thank her I gave her a jar of jelly I made this week. She very graciously posted a picture of it on her Facebook page and several of her readers asked for the recipe. So…here goes!

Every Fall I’m always shocked by the number of people that say things like “I wish I knew how to can!”

Y’all…it’s not rocket science. It’s hardly even science! Here’s a little secret: In most cases, it’s way easier than you think.

Having said that I present to you the recipe for

*Drum Roll Please*

Caramel Apple Jelly

Caramel Apple Jelly

7 Half Pint Jars

8 Winesap Apples (Chopped)

1/3 cup of H2O

2 tbsps unsalted butter

3 cups (firmly packed) light brown sugar

1 3/4 cup white sugar

1 1/2 packs of Sure-Jell

1) Toss the apples, water, and a TBSP of the butter into a big ole pot. Bring it to a boil and then reduce and cover it (I used a super fancy method entitled ‘Use a Big Plate Because You Can’t Find The Lid To Your Pot.’) When the apples are soft (about 15 minutes) mix in the sugars, Sure Jell, and the other TBSP of butter. Cook at a boil for two minutes without stirring (try to avoid yelling at your husband when he comes by and stirs because he is being helpful)

2) Put the jelly in super hot jars…

Hold up – most recipes call for you to use a double boiler to sterilize your jars before you put the jelly in. I have no idea what a double boiler is and I do it the way my Mom (who is a champion canner) does it. Stick it in the dishwasher and time it so the jars are still hot when you take them out. Again, it’s not rocket science. 

…wipe the rims with a wet paper towel and then screw lids and rims (that need to be on the stove in simmering water) onto jars. Listen for the next few hours for the jars to make that most magnificent of sounds – the pop that means it sealed.

The sad news is this recipe only makes about 7 half-pint jars and your husband will probably eat an entire one the first day.

Enjoy!