Corn Cob Jelly
Makes 4
Ingredients
- 12 medium-sized fresh corn cobs (corn removed)
- 2 quarts Water
- 1 package powdered pectin
- 3 Cups Sugar
Instructions
- Cut shucked corn cobs in two pieces.
- Place in a large stockpot, add enough to cover the cobs.
- Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer 40 minutes.
- Strain the corn juice through a double layer of cheesecloth or a jelly bag.
- Measure 3 cups of corncob juice into a large pot. (Water may be added if needed to make 3 cups liquid.)
- Whisk in the pectin and bring to a boil.
- Add the sugar and bring the mixture back to a full roiling boil while stirring.
- Boil for 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat; skim off foam.
- Pour hot jelly immediately into hot, sterile jars, leaving ¼-inch headspace.
- Wipe rims of jars with a dampened clean paper towel; adjust two-piece metal canning lids.
- Process 5 minutes in a boiling water bath. Adjust for altitude above 1000 ft.
- Remove from water bath and cool completely before storing in a cool place.
Notes
makes 4 half pints.
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