Quince Jelly

An old family recipe for quince jelly. Quince is a fruit related to apples and pears. It is quite tart, and cannot be eaten raw. This jelly is the perfect way to make use of the quince fruit.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 207 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ cup lemon juice
• 4 ½ cups water
• 7 ½ cups sugar
• 3 fluid ounces liquid pectin
• 3 pounds quinces, cored and chopped, peels on

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Sterilize 8 (1/2 pint) jars in boiling water for at least 5 minutes, and have new lids ready.

Step 2

Place the quinces in a large pot, and pour in water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, and simmer, covered, for 15 minutes. Strain off 4 cups of the juice. Mix juice with sugar and lemon juice in a heavy pot, and bring to a boil over high heat, stirring constantly. Stir in pectin, and return to a boil. Boil for 1 full minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and skim off foam. Ladle into hot sterile jars, and process for 10 minutes in a hot water bath to seal. Refrigerate jelly after opening.

Step 3

Store sealed jars in a cool dark place. Refrigerate jelly after opening.