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Christine
 
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Default Jam crisis--inversion method stinks!


"Melba's Jammin'" > wrote in message
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> > Here's the recipe I use:

>
> { Exported from MasterCook Mac }
>
> Apricot-Red Pepper Jelly
>
> Recipe By: Sunset Canning Book, p 54
> Serving Size: 72
> Preparation Time: 0:00
> Categories: Canning, Preserves, Etc.
>
> Amount Measure Ingredient Preparation Method
> 1 package (about 6 oz.) dried apricots, chopped (about 1-1/4 cups)
> 3/4 cup chopped red bell pepper
> 1/4 cup seeded, chopped fresh red Fresno chiles or
> red (or green) jalapeņo chiles (4-6
> medium-size chiles)
> 2 1/2 cups cider vinegar
> 1 1/2 cups water
> 1 box powdered pectin (1.75 or 2 ounce)
> 6 cups sugar
>
> In a blender or food processor, chop apricots, peppers, and 1-3/4 cups
> of the vinegar until fruit and vegetables are finely ground. Pour into
> a heavy-bottomed 8- to 10-quart pan. Rinse food processor/blender with
> the 1-1/2 cups water and remaining 3/4 cup vinegar; pour into pan. Stir
> in pectin; bring to a full rolling boil over high heat, stirring
> constantly. Quickly add sugar, still stirring. Return to a full
> rolling boil; then boil, stirring for 1 minute. (If using a 2-oz. box
> of pectin, boil for 2 minutes.) Remove from heat and skim off any foam.
>
> Ladle hot jelly into hot sterilized half-pint jars, leaving 1/4-inch
> headspace. Wipe rims and threads clean; top with hot lids, then firmly
> screw on bands. Process in boiling water canner for 5 minutes.
>
> Or omit processing and ladle jelly into freezer jars or freezer
> containers, leaving 1/2-inch headspace; apply lids. Let stand for 12 to
> 24 hours at room temperature; freeze or refrigerate.
>
> Makes about 6 half-pints. (More like 9)
> <<<<<
> Notes: First Prize at the State Fair, 1993 & 1998; second in 1995 &
> '96.
> --
> -Barb, <www.jamlady.eboard.com> An update on 6/27/04.


This looks wonderful, I'll be sure to give it a try. I think this is the
friendliest newsgroup I've been in for quite a while. I may have to keep
visiting just for the new recipies.

Christine