Maple Bliss: Clear and Flavorful Homemade Jelly Recipe

Maple Jelly Recipe:

Cook Time: 30 minutes
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Yield: 1 1/2 quarts

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Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
• 3 cups cold water
• 2 tablespoons Genugel (or any powdered pectin)

Instructions:

1. Prepare Pectin Mixture:

   • In a small bowl, whisk the Genugel into the cold water until fully dissolved.

2. Combine Ingredients:

   • In a large pot, pour the pure maple syrup.
   • Add the prepared pectin mixture to the pot.

3. Select a Suitable Pot:

   • Ensure that the pot you’re using is at least three times the size of the liquid. This is crucial because the mixture tends to foam up during boiling.

4. Bring to Boil:

   • Place the pot over medium heat and bring the mixture to a boil.

5. Boil to Desired Temperature:

   • Boil the mixture until it reaches 217.5 degrees Fahrenheit (some recipes suggest going up to 219 degrees, but this can result in unnecessarily hard jelly and wastage of more content).

6. Maintain Clarity:

   • The objective here is to achieve clear jelly in the jar. Avoid introducing air bubbles into the mixture through stirring or filling the jars.

7. Bottle Carefully:

   • When bottling the jelly, it’s helpful to keep a low flame under the pot as the jelly tends to gel rapidly and heat can prolong its liquid state.
   • Skim off any surface foam with minimal disturbance to the mixture to reduce wastage.

8. Fill Jars:

   • Use a cup or ladle large enough to fill each clean jar with one pour. This prevents the formation of air bubbles and layering in the jelly.
   • Aim to fill the jars in a single pour to maintain the jelly’s visual appeal.

9. Process Jars:

   • Cap the filled jars tightly and process them in a hot water bath. Submerge the jars completely in hot water and process for 10 minutes at 180 degrees Fahrenheit.

10. Final Yield:

• Depending on the efficiency of skimming and the quality of the syrup used, half a gallon of syrup typically yields five to seven 8-ounce jars of maple jelly.
• Note that the yield may seem low, but the exquisite taste of homemade maple jelly makes it well worth the effort and investment of quality syrup.

Enjoy the delightful sweetness of homemade maple jelly spread over toast, drizzled on pancakes, or incorporated into your favorite recipes. Homemade jams and jellies always add a special touch to any meal or occasion, and this maple jelly recipe is sure to impress with its rich flavor and beautiful clarity.