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Prickly Pear Jelly

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0 min

Prickly Pear Jelly

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Category

Jam Recipes

Time

0 min

Serving

24 persons

Calories

193

Rating

4.00★ (22)

Cuisine

Author: Victoria Buriak
This prickly pear jelly is my grandmother's recipe. It is good on anything grape jelly is good on! Handle prickly pears carefully, wearing gloves. Store jelly in a cool, dark area.

Ingredients

  • prickly pears (cactus fruit): 27 piece
  • lemon juice: 0.25 cup
  • fruit pectin (such as Sure-Jell®): 1 pack (1.75 ounce pack)
  • ½ cups white sugar: 4 piece

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  1. Simmer 3 pint-size jars in a large pot of water until jelly is ready. Wash the lids and rings in warm, soapy water.
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  2. Slice ends off each prickly pear. Make 1 long vertical slit down each one. Use slit to hold skin and peel off. Discard peel.
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  3. Place peeled pears in a blender; purée in batches until liquefied. Press puréed mixture through a fine-mesh sieve set over a bowl. Discard pulp and seeds.
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  4. Measure out 3 cups prickly pear juice and pour into a large pot. Add lemon juice and pectin; bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Add sugar and return to a boil, stirring constantly. Let cook at a boil until thickened, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat.
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  5. Pour prickly pear jelly into the hot, sterilized jars, filling to within 1/4 inch of the top. Run a clean knife or thin spatula around the insides of the jars to remove any air bubbles. Wipe the rims of the jars with a moist paper towel to remove any food residue. Top with the lids and screw on the rings.
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  6. Place a rack in the bottom of a stockpot and fill halfway with water; bring to a boil. Lower jars 2 inches apart into boiling water using a holder. Pour in more boiling water to cover jars by at least 1 inch. Bring to a rolling boil, cover the stockpot, and process for 15 minutes.
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  7. Remove the jars from the stockpot and place onto a cloth-covered or wood surface several inches apart. Let cool for at least 24 hours. Press the center of each lid with a finger to ensure the lid does not move up or down. Remove the rings for storage and store in a cool, dark area.
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