Instructions

1. Put all of your apple scraps, 1 whole apple, plus, water and cinnamon into a large pot. Whisk in pectin, if desired. (Apples create pectin naturally, so this is not a necessary ingredient.) Heat on medium temperature for 25 to 30 minutes or until cores are soft.
2. Place a strainer over a large bowl. Pour apple scraps into the strainer. Allow it to sit and drain for 10 to 15 minutes, making sure all of the juices have drained into the bowl.
3. Return juices to a clean pot. Heat on medium-high temperature until boiling.
4. Add sugar and stir to combine. Continue boiling for an additional 15 to 20 minutes or until the mixture has cooked down by 25%.
5. Place funnel into a jar and fill with jelly. Repeat with remaining jars.
6. Wipe the edge of each jar with a damp paper towel to make sure there is no sticky jelly on the edges that will affect the seal. Cover with lids and gently, screw on bands until just tight.
7. Place jars into the canning rack and drop into the water bath canner.
8. Place the lid onto the canner. Bring to a rolling boil. Once water begins boiling, allow the jars to process for 10 minutes. (Adjust for your altitude.)
9. Remove the lid and allow the jars to cool for a couple of minutes. Lift the canning rack and jars out of the water and set on a clean, kitchen towel.
10. Remove jars from canning rack. Cover with a clean, kitchen towel and allow the jars to sit, undisturbed, for 12 to 24 hours.
11. Check lids and make sure each has properly sealed.
12. Label your delicious Apple Scrap Jelly and save in a cool, dark cabinet for up to a year.