Corn Cob Jelly

GreekVegetarianIntermediate30 minBy Northstar

Ingredients

Servings
4
  • 12 each dried red corncobs*
  • 3 pint water
  • 1 package powdered pectin
  • 3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice

Instructions

  1. 1

    * Red corncobs come from what is termed "field corn" that is raised to feed animals.

  2. 2

    Rinse cobs well.

  3. 3

    Break in half.

  4. 4

    Boil gently 30 minutes and strain the juice through a wet cloth.

  5. 5

    Measure to get 3 cups.

  6. 6

    If necessary, add water.

  7. 7

    Add the pectin and bring to a full rolling boil.

  8. 8

    Add sugar and heat to dissolve.

  9. 9

    Bring to a boil again, boil for at least a full minute or until it starts to jell - another minute or so.

  10. 10

    Skim; pour into sterile glasses or jars and seal.

  11. 11

    It is now recommended that all jelly be processed for 10 minutes in a boiling water bath.

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greekjoy-of-canning