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Quince Jelly Recipe ๐ฏ
Overview:
- Name: Quince Jelly
- Category: Jellies
- Keywords: Fruit, Weeknight, Canning, Easy
- Total Time: 48 hours and 55 minutes
- Prep Time: 24 hours
- Cook Time: 24 hours and 55 minutes
- Yield: 4-5 jars (exact serving size not specified)
Ingredients:
- 2 1/4 quinces
- 4 cups water
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
Instructions:
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Preparation:
- Wash the quinces thoroughly to remove any fuzz from the skin.
- Peel and core the quinces.
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Initial Cooking:
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- Add 2 cups of water to the pan with the sliced quinces.
- Set aside; discoloration of the quinces is normal at this stage.
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Boil Peels and Cores:
- Take the peels and cores of the quinces and place them in a separate pan.
- Boil them in the remaining water for about 30 minutes.
- Strain the liquid and make it up to 2 cups with water.
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Combine Liquids:
- Add the liquid obtained from boiling the peels and cores to the sliced quinces in the preserving pan.
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Cook the Quinces:
- Bring the mixture to a boil and then simmer gently for about 1 hour until the quince flesh becomes very tender.
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Prepare Cheesecloth:
- Scald a large piece of cheesecloth or double-layered butter muslin.
- Wring out excess moisture and drape it over a deep bowl.
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Strain the Mixture:
- Pour the cooked quince mixture and liquid into the clean cheesecloth.
- Gather up the ends of the cloth and tie them securely with string.
- Suspend the bundle over the bowl, ensuring it’s secured to a fixed object to allow the juice to drip slowly into the bowl.
- Leave it for 24 hours without squeezing the bag, as this could cloud the jelly.
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Prepare the Jelly:
- Measure the collected juice into a clean preserving pan.
- For each cup of juice, add 1 cup of granulated sugar.
- Stir over heat until the sugar completely dissolves.
- Add lemon juice and washed geranium leaves to the mixture and bring it to a boil.
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Boil Rapidly:
- Boil the mixture rapidly for 25 minutes, skimming off any foam that forms on the surface.
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Test for Setting Point:
- Test a teaspoonful of the jelly on a cold saucer and let it cool.
- Run your finger across the surface of the jelly on the saucer; it’s reached the setting point when the surface wrinkles.
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Final Steps:
- Remove the pan from heat while testing the jelly to prevent overcooking.
- Remove the geranium leaves.
- Ladle the hot jelly into hot sterilized jars.
- Seal the jars when they have cooled down.
Notes:
- Setting Point: It’s crucial to achieve the setting point for the jelly. Overcooking can lead to a firmer texture than desired.
- Storage: Store the sealed jars of quince jelly in a cool, dark place. Once opened, keep refrigerated.
Enjoy your homemade Quince Jelly spread on toast, crackers, or paired with cheese! ๐๐ง