Description
Apple Jelly with Thyme is a delightful, homemade treat that brings a unique twist to your culinary creations. Combining the natural sweetness of apples with the subtle earthiness of thyme, this jelly is perfect for enhancing dishes such as roasted meats and savory casseroles. Its versatility makes it an excellent addition to your pantry or a thoughtful gift for family and friends. With minimal ingredients and straightforward preparation, you’ll find that making this apple jelly is both enjoyable and rewarding. Whether you’re spreading it on toast or using it as a glaze, this jelly will surely impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 900 g apples
- 600 ml water
- 700 g sugar (approximately)
- 1 sprig dried thyme per jar
Instructions
- Prepare the Apples: Wash apples thoroughly, remove bruises, and cut into 1.5″ – 2″ chunks without peeling or coring.
- Cook the Apples: Place apple chunks in a large pan, add water, and cook on low heat until soft.
- Extract Juice: Transfer pureed apples to a jelly bag over a bowl to collect juice without squeezing.
- Mash Remaining Apples: Use a potato masher to extract more juice if needed.
- Combine Juice and Sugar: Measure juice, return it to the pan, add three-quarters of its weight in sugar along with thyme.
- Dissolve Sugar: Heat slowly until dissolved; sterilize jars while waiting.
- Jar Your Jelly: Remove thyme, increase heat until reaching setting point, then fill warm sterilized jars with jelly.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Preserve
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon (15g)
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg