Maple Jelly

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Maple Jelly is a spread made from maple syrup, water and a geller such as gelatin or Genugel.

Pectin pectin won't work with maple as a thickener.

The Jelly is translucent, not opaque, with no bubbles. Homemade Maple Jelly may not look as clear and pure as the commercial brands, but the taste will be the same.

It needs to be made over a low boil, with minimal stirring, and you must do a lot of skimming and discarding of surface foam. Then you put it into jars, and process the jars in a hot water bath.

1/2 US gallon (64 US oz / 1.9 litres) of maple syrup will yield about 40 to 56 oz (1.2 to 1.6 litres) of maple jelly.


Storage
Once opened, best stored in refrigerator.

Also called:
Gelée à l'érable (French) Top...