Ingredients
1 ingredients for apple jelly
2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp cloves
1/8 tsp allspice
1 red food coloring
Directions
Make the apple jelly according to directs, adding the spices when
adding the sugar. Use enough food coloring to make the jelly deep
red.
Pour the jelly into prepared decorative jelly jars. Put on the
lids and screw bands and let stand without moving for 12 hours. Label
with a christmas seal and store in a dark, cool place.
Servings: 4 8-oz jars
Christmas Jelly Recipe brought to you by Recipe Ideas
Categories: Christmas; Holiday
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