Microwave cactus jelly
Microwave cactus jelly recipe in the canning category
Recipe ingredients:
- 2 1/2 cups prickly pear cactus fruit juice
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 box powdered pectin
- 3 1/2 cups granulated sugar
Recipe method:
- In a 2 or 3 quart glass measure or casserole, combine cactus juice and pectin.
- Stir until pectin is dissolved.
- Cook on high, uncovered, for 7 to 14 minutes or until boiling, stirring every 3 minutes.
- Boil for 1 minute.
- Add lemon juice.
- Gradually stir in sugar until blended.
- Cook on high for 5 to 7 minutes or until mixture returns to a boil.
- Stir every 2 minutes to prevent a boil over.
- Boil for 2 minutes.
- Skim foam from top.
- Pour into hot sterilized 1/2 pint jars.
- Cover with hot sterilized lids and screw bands.
- Invert jar and quickly return to upright position.
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