Pectin Recipe

If you want to make the most natural and organic jam or jelly, then you can consider making your own pectin. Let's look at how you can make your own pectin at home.

Ingredients:

  3 pounds washed and sliced tart green apples.

  4 cups water

  2 tablespoons lemon juice

Directions:

1. Wash but don't peel about seven large tart green apples. Crab Apples are best, but any tart apples will work.
2. Cut into pieces and place in a pot.
3. Add the water and lemon juice.
4. Boil until it is reduced by half; about 30 to 45 minutes.
5. Strain through a cheesecloth or jelly bag.
6. Boil the juice for another 20 minutes.
7. Pour into sanitized jars and seal them.
8. Store in the refrigerator, freezer or process in a water bath.