Apple and Thyme Jelly

 

 

 

3 lbs Bramley Cooking Apples

2 Pints Water

3 lbs Granulated Sugar

½ Bottle Certo

1 oz Thyme, chopped

 

 

 

1.         Wash the apple, cut into small pieces, but do not peel or core.

 

 

2.         Put the fruit in a pan with the water, cover and simmer until the fruit is

soft enough to mash.  Drain the mashed fruit through a jelly bag.

 

 

3.         Put the sugar and 2 pints of juice into a large saucepan and heat

gently until the sugar has dissolved, stirring occasionally.

 

 

4.         Bring quickly to a full rolling boil and boil rapidly for 1 minute.

 

 

5.         Stir in the Certo and boil for a further half minute stirring occasionally.

 

 

6.         Stir in the thyme.  Remove from the heat and skim, if necessary.

 

 

7.         Pot and cover in the usual way.