Honey, Rosemary, and Apple Jelly

• Produce

  • 1 Lemon
  • 2 large sprigs Rosemary

• Condiments

  • 10 1/2 oz Honey

• Baking & Spices

  • 1 lb Granulated sugar

• Liquids

  • 2 pints Water

• Other

  • 2 pounds (40 ounces or 1 kilogram, about 4 large apples (eating apples such as Cortland, Gala, and Golden Delicious work just fine

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Ingredients

• 2 pounds (40 ounces or 1 kilogram), about 4 large apples (eating apples such as Cortland, Gala, and Golden Delicious work just fine)
• 2 pints (4 cups) cold water
• 2 large sprigs rosemary
• About 1 pound (20 ounces or 500 grams) granulated sugar
• About 10 1/2 ounces (300 grams) honey, preferably a light, floral type such as clover or wildflower
• 1 lemon, juiced

Directions

• 1. Cut the apples into quarters. Cut out the stems and any blemishes. Roughly chop the apples and toss them into a large pan—including the skins, core, seeds, and all. Pour in the water and add the rosemary. Bring to a boil, then turn down the heat and gently simmer for 45 minutes.2. Ladle the apple mixture onto cheesecloth suspended over a large bowl. Let this drip through the cheesecloth, without squeezing, for 3 to 4 hours. Meanwhile, put a saucer in the freezer.3. Measure the liquid and transfer it to a pan. For every 18 ounces (500 milliliters) liquid, add 9 ounces (250 grams) sugar, 5 1/2 ounces (150 grams) honey, and the juice of 1 lemon. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring occasionally to ensure the sugar has dissolved by the time it comes to a boil. Boil the jelly mixture for about 10 minutes, then turn off the heat and put a teaspoon of the liquid on the cold saucer and put in the fridge for 1 minute. Push the mixture with your finger and if it wrinkles (or rather, if it leaves a defined trail left by your finger) then it has reached setting point. This is known as the “wrinkle test.” If not, then continue to boil the mixture and test it every few minutes, cleaning the saucer and putting it into the fridge between times and turning off the stove each time so you don’t overcook the jelly. It can take 15 minutes or longer for the jelly to be done, depending on the particular balance of pectin, acid, and sugar in your jelly. Skim any scum from the surface of the jelly. Turn off the heat and let the jelly rest for 10 minutes.4. While the jelly mixture is boiling, sterilize the jars.5. Skim any scum from the surface of the jelly and then ladle the jelly into the hot sterilized jars, filling them right to the top. Put the sterilized lids on immediately and process according to manufacturer’s directions. The jelly will set in the jar as it cools. Keep in a cool, dark place and consume within 1 year. Once opened, keep in the fridge.