Jams & Preserves
Mayhaw Jelly
A Southern favorite with a clear ruby color and tart apple-like flavor.
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Gather
Ingredients
- Mayhaw juice prepared according to NCHFP
- Sugar
- Powdered pectin
Preserve
Instructions
- 01
Extract and measure mayhaw juice exactly.
- 02
Combine juice and pectin; boil. Add sugar and complete the tested rolling boil.
- 03
Fill hot jars with ¼-inch headspace.
- 04
In a boiling-water canner, process hot half-pint or pint jars for 5 minutes (base time).
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Trusted recipe source
NCHFP — Mayhaw Jelly
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