Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Yield: Makes 5 8oz jars.

This delicious chokecherry jelly has just the right balance of sweet and tart flavours.

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Ingredients

>> 3 1/2 cups chokecherry syrup
>> 2 medium apples
>> 2 cups sugar
>> 1 package of powdered pectin
>> 1 tsp lemon juice (fresh squeezed if possible)

Instructions

Peel, core and quarter the apples. Place the apples into a food processor or juicer, add some of the measured syrup. Process until smooth.

Place the apple mixture with the remaining syrup, and the pectin in a medium-size pot, stir well. Bring mixture to a rolling boil over high heat, stirring constantly. Quickly add the sugar to the mixture. Bring to a full, rolling boil and boil one minute; be sure to stir constantly. Remove from the heat.

Skim off any foam.

Pour into hot, sterilized jars; leave ¼ inch of head space. Process in a boiling water-bath canner for 15 minutes.

Remove from water and let sit for 24 hours to properly set.

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Edible Trees and Shrubs in Recipe: Common Chokecherry

Recipe Category: Jams, Jellies and Syrups