Instant Pot Easy Apple Jelly Recipes

HOMEMADE APPLE JELLY WITHOUT PECTIN

Steps:

• Mix together the apple juice, lemon juice, and sugar in a stock pot.
• Bring the mixture to a boil, constantly stirring.
• Continue to cook the mixture, constantly stirring, until the mixture reaches a temperature of 220° with a candy thermometer. If the jelly hasn't begun to gel once it's reached 220°, you may need to cook it just a little bit longer.*
• Remove the jelly from the heat, and promptly ladle or pour into clean and sanitized/sterilized jars for canning or freezing. Be sure to leave about a 1/2-inch gap at the top of each jar.
• Wipe the rim of each jar with a wet towel or rag, place the lid on, and tighten the band.
• At this point, you can either can the apple jelly or freeze it. I prefer water bath canning apple jelly, where I place the hot jars down in a boiling hot water bath canner with 1-2 inches of water over the jars. Then we process those jars in the hot water bath for about 10 to 15 minutes.
• Once canned, allow your jelly to sit undisturbed for 24 hours before labeling and storing in your pantry.

HOMEMADE APPLE JELLY IN THE INSTANT POT

Steps:

• Put the diced apples in the Instant Pot
• Add sugar, honey, and lemon juice to apples, and let the mixture sit for 30 minutes
• Stir the mixture, and close the lid on the Instant Pot until it beeps and locks.
• Make sure the pressure valve is on 'VENTING' and press the Manual button, and set the time for 1 minute.
• Manually Release Pressure after cooking is done.
• Open the lid and stir the Jelly
• Remove from the Instant Pot and strain the apples with a cheesecloth and collect the apple juice.
• Don't press the apples too much because that can cloud the apple juice. We want the jelly to look clear.
• Place the apple juice back into the Instant pot
• In a separate bowl, Mix the cornstarch with the water until completely blended, and pour into the Jelly and stir.
• Turn the Instant Pot to 'SAUTE' and boil the Jelly, stirring constantly.
• When the Jelly begins to boil, turn off the Instant Pot, and continue to stir until Jelly begins to thicken.
• Allow Jelly to cool
• When Jelly begins to cool, pour into desired containers

INSTANT POT APPLE JELLY RECIPE

Steps:

• Put the diced apples in the Instant Pot
• Add sugar, honey, and lemon juice to apples, and let the mixture sit for 30 minutes
• Stir the mixture, and close the lid on the Instant Pot until it beeps and locks.
• Make sure the pressure valve is on 'VENTING' and press the Manual button, and set the time for 1 minute
• Manually Release Pressure after cooking is done.
• Open the lid and stir the Jelly
• Remove from the Instant Pot and strain the apples with a cheesecloth and collect the apple juice
• Don't press the apples too much because that can cloud the apple juice. We want the jelly to look clear
• Place the apple juice back into the Instant pot
• In a separate bowl, Mix the cornstarch with the water until completely blended, and pour into the Jelly and stir
• Turn the Instant Pot to 'SAUTE' and boil the Jelly, stirring constantly.
• When the Jelly begins to boil, turn off the Instant Pot, and continue to stir until Jelly begins to thicken
• Allow Jelly to cool
• When Jelly begins to cool, pour into desired containers
• Place in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks, or freeze for up to 12 months
• Remove from the freezer 15 minutes before using, and immediately return any unused portion to the freezer
• Enjoy

APPLE JELLY

Steps:

• Place apples in a large pot; cover with water. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, cover, and simmer until apples are slightly tender, about 5 minutes. Crush cooked apples and simmer for 5 more minutes.
• Transfer crushed apples to a sieve or cheesecloth. Let drip into a bowl until all liquid has drained, pressing gently to release all the juice. Measure 5 cups apple juice, adding water if necessary to have exact amount. Stir sugar into juice; add butter to reduce foaming.
• Bring juice mixture to a rolling boil, stirring constantly. Stir in pectin; boil for exactly 1 minute to dissolve pectin, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Skim off excess foam with a metal spoon.
• Sterilize the jars and lids in boiling water for at least 5 minutes. Ladle apple jam into the hot, sterilized jars, filling the jars to within 1/8 inch of the top. Run a knife or a thin spatula around the insides of the jars after they have been filled to remove any air bubbles. Wipe the rims of the jars with a moist paper towel to remove any food residue. Top with lids, and screw on rings.
• Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil and lower jars into the boiling water using a holder. Leave a 2-inch space between the jars. Pour in more boiling water if necessary to bring the water level to at least 1 inch above the tops of the jars. Bring the water to a rolling boil, cover the pot, and process for 5 minutes.
• Remove the jars from the stockpot and place onto a cloth-covered or wood surface, several inches apart, until cool. Once cool, press the top of each lid with a finger, ensuring that the seal is tight (lid does not move up or down at all). Let stand at room temperature for 24 hours. Store in a cool, dark area. Refrigerate opened jellies for up to 3 weeks.

INSTANT POT APPLE PEPPER JELLY RECIPE

Steps:

• Mix the red pepper, green pepper, and jalapeños with sugar in the instant pot.
• Let them sit for 30 minutes.
• Add the Apple cider.
• Close instant pot and press pressure valve to the sealed position.
• Set on manual for 1 minute.
• Release pressure naturally for at 15 minutes.
• Carefully release the pressure valve and remove the top.
• Using a hand blender or a potato masher, blend/mash mixture until desired consistency.
• Turn Instant Pot to 'saute' function and allow the pepper jam to come to a simmer/boil.
• Add your pectin.
• Stir to combine.
• Simmer for 2-3 minutes or until slightly thickened.
• Turn pot off.
• Allow mixture to cool and then pour into jars.
• ENJOY

INSTANT POT EASY APPLE JELLY

Steps:

• Put the Apple juice in the Instant pot and add the sugar and the pectin.
• Select saute and bring the mixture to a boil.
• Boil one minute.
• Place the lid and seal the vent.
• Cook on high pressure using the manual setting for 3 minutes.
• Once done, let the pressure naturally release.
• Pour hot liquid into hot, sterilized jars, leaving 1/4 inch head space.
• Leave the lid off until it cools to room temperature.
• Once cool, put on the lid and store in the refrigerator.
• ENJOY!

MARY WYNNE'S CRABAPPLE JELLY

Steps:

• Remove stems and blossom ends from crabapples, and cut into quarters. Place them in a large stainless steel or other non-reactive pot or saucepan. Add enough water to be able to see, but no so much that the crabapples are floating. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium, and let simmer for 10 to 15 minutes. The apples should soften and change color.
• Strain the apples and juice through 2 or 3 layers of cheese cloth. You should have at least 4 cups of juice. Discard pulp, and pour the juice back into the pan. Bring to a simmer, and let cook for 10 minutes. Skim off any foam that comes to the top. Next, stir in the sugar until completely dissolved. Continue cooking at a low boil until the temperature reaches 220 to 222 degrees F (108 to 110 C). Remove from heat.
• Pour the jelly into sterile small decorative jars leaving 1/4 inch headspace. Process in a hot water bath to seal.