I’m on a roll! If it could be done with pumpkin, Our Tiny Earth is doing it! Last week I had a ton of pumpkin juice left over from making puree. I knew what I wanted to do with it but didn’t have the time, so I sealed it into a jar, because that’s how I do it, and saved it for a better time. Well, folks, today was the day! Time to make some pumpkin jelly!
4 cups pumpkin juice
4 cups sugar
1 tbsp cinnamon
1 package pectin
1 ceramic plate
Place Plate in freezer.
In a medium size pot, pour in the juice, sugar, cinnamon, and pectin.
Bring to a boil on medium heat stirring continuously.
Once at a full boil for 5 minutes, spoon about a tsp onto plate. If jells within 30 seconds, you’re ready to ladle into jars, seal and process. If not, Boil for another minute.
Process for 10 minutes depending on elevation.
Stick some edible spiders or snakes in and it would make a great halloween treat!
That’s a great idea! That would be a ton of fun!
I love the idea of pumpkin jelly—looks good!
I love this recipe! I make may pumpkin rolls every year and this is the best recipe EVER! Super easy and minimal ingredients, that `s what I want !
Cheers.
The simplicity is what’s so great! I try to make my recipes as easy as I can. Not everyone is at the same skill level in the kitchen. It will be a wonderful day when even the most novice cook can prepare a gourmet meal from scratch!
I have made Pumpkin Pie Jam (http://texasjellymaking.wordpress.com/2011/11/21/pumpkin-pie-jam/ ) but don’t quite follow what you mean as “pumpkin juice left over from making puree”. Can you elaborate?
Some pumpkins are juicier than others and have to be strained before making the puree. I think this juice that strained off is what she is referring to.
OMG!!! A year ago when I googled this, NOTHING. Wow! Yes, ,I made this last year using ‘simple jelly rules’ after baking our pumpkin (pre-puree), and siphoning off the sweet liquid that ran from the meat. Darn, I thought it was TWO cups though! I only have 3
(and I’m making jelly tonight). I also vaguely remember using liquid pectin (same principal as fireweed jelly) and adding lemon juice. Wish me luck!!
I have a pumpkin pie recipe that calls for 1/2 tsp cinnamon, 1/4 tsp nutmeg and 1/4 tsp ginger. Wonder how it would taste with those spices instead of all cinnamon? Anyone tried it with different spices?