Best 14 Apple Jelly Chicken Recipes

APPLE HONEY GLAZED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
• Mix apple jelly, honey, mustard, cinnamon, and salt together in a bowl. Brush chicken breasts with glaze.
• Place glazed chicken breasts on the preheated grill; cook, occasionally brushing chicken with more glaze, until chicken is no longer pink in the center, about 10 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

APPLE STUFFED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Prepare stuffing according to package directions. Meanwhile, sprinkle inside of chicken with salt and pepper; rub outside with oil. , In a large bowl, mix stuffing with the apple, celery, nuts, raisins and lemon zest. Lightly stuff chicken. Place chicken breast side up on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 1 hour. , In a saucepan, combine the glaze ingredients. Bring to a simmer; heat, uncovered, for 3 minutes. Brush over chicken. Bake 20-30 minutes longer or until chicken juices run clear, brushing occasionally with glaze. Cover with foil and let stand for 10-15 minutes. Remove stuffing, then carve chicken.

APPLE BARBECUE CHICKEN

Steps:

• Sprinkle drumsticks with pepper. In a Dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat. Brown drumsticks in batches; drain. Remove from pan., Add remaining ingredients to pan, stirring to combine. Return chicken to pan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 20-25 minutes or until chicken is tender.

APPLE JELLY

Steps:

• Place apples in a large pot; cover with water. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, cover, and simmer until apples are slightly tender, about 5 minutes. Crush cooked apples and simmer for 5 more minutes.
• Transfer crushed apples to a sieve or cheesecloth. Let drip into a bowl until all liquid has drained, pressing gently to release all the juice. Measure 5 cups apple juice, adding water if necessary to have exact amount. Stir sugar into juice; add butter to reduce foaming.
• Bring juice mixture to a rolling boil, stirring constantly. Stir in pectin; boil for exactly 1 minute to dissolve pectin, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Skim off excess foam with a metal spoon.
• Sterilize the jars and lids in boiling water for at least 5 minutes. Ladle apple jam into the hot, sterilized jars, filling the jars to within 1/8 inch of the top. Run a knife or a thin spatula around the insides of the jars after they have been filled to remove any air bubbles. Wipe the rims of the jars with a moist paper towel to remove any food residue. Top with lids, and screw on rings.
• Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil and lower jars into the boiling water using a holder. Leave a 2-inch space between the jars. Pour in more boiling water if necessary to bring the water level to at least 1 inch above the tops of the jars. Bring the water to a rolling boil, cover the pot, and process for 5 minutes.
• Remove the jars from the stockpot and place onto a cloth-covered or wood surface, several inches apart, until cool. Once cool, press the top of each lid with a finger, ensuring that the seal is tight (lid does not move up or down at all). Let stand at room temperature for 24 hours. Store in a cool, dark area. Refrigerate opened jellies for up to 3 weeks.

TANGY GLAZED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Sprinkle chicken with salt if desired. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat; brown chicken on all sides. Remove and keep warm. , In the pan drippings, saute onion and celery until tender. Add the remaining ingredients; cook and stir until jelly is melted. Return chicken to pan. Cook, uncovered, for 30-35 minutes or until a thermometer reads 170°. Remove skin if desired. Top chicken with onion mixture.

APPLE JELLY CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a sauce pan, melt the better and combine with the juice and spices.
• Put chicken in a pan.
• Pour liquid over chicken.
• Top each piece with a dollop of jelly.
• Bake at 350 for 20 minutes or until chicken is fully cooked.

APPLE JUICE JELLY

Steps:

• Bring juice, pectin and food coloring (if using) to a boil.
• Add sugar.
• Boil 2 minutes, stirring all the while.
• Skim off any foam.
• Pour into prepared jars.
• Sit upside down till cooled.

JALAPENO PEPPER JELLY CHICKEN

Steps:

• Place breasts between sheets of wax paper and pound to 1/4 inch thickness.
• Combine garlic salt, chili powder, pepper, cumin and oregano.
• Rub some of the seasoning on both sides of each breast.
• Heat oil in a heavy large skillet over medium high heat and cook chicken 3-4 minutes per side or until done.
• Transfer to serving platter and keep warm.
• Add broth, vinegar and jelly to skillet, cook 5 minutes or until slightly thickened, stirring occasionally.
• Spoon sauce over chicken and serve.

APPLE PEPPER CHICKEN

Steps:

• Rinse chicken and pat dry with a paper towel. Combine flour, lemon pepper seasoning and garlic powder in a shallow bowl or a ziplock bag. Dredge chicken in the flour mixture and coat well.
• Heat oil in a large skillet. brown chicken and remove from pan.
• Add onions to the pan and cook until tender. Add apple juice and jelly. Cook and stir until jelly melts and sauce thickens.
• Add chicken and apple slices back into the pan. Cover and reduce heat to low. Cook 30 minutes or until chicken is completely done and apple slices are tender.

APPLE JELLY (FROM JUICE)

Steps:

• Core apples but leave on peel.
• Pour apple juice and concentrate into a large, heavy pot. Add apples, 4 cinnamon sticks, and ground cinnamon. Bring to a boil and cook until apples are soft, about 15 minutes.
• Remove apples with a slotted spoon and place in a food processor. Pulse until no longer chunky, then put back into the pot and cook for another 15 minutes.
• Meanwhile, inspect five pint-sized jars for cracks and rings for rust, discarding any defective ones. Immerse in simmering water until jelly is ready. Wash new, unused lids and rings in warm soapy water.
• Use a fine mesh strainer to strain out apples, and place applesauce in a container and refrigerate to eat later. Strain juice again using many layers of cheesecloth. Pour the liquid back into the pot with the cinnamon sticks.
• Add sugar and pectin and bring to a rolling boil, adding butter just before it boils to keep it from foaming.
• Ladle into the prepared jars, adding a fresh cinnamon stick to each jar if desired. Place the seals and lids on the jars, making sure to clean the rims of any syrup that may have gotten on the mouths of the jars.
• Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil and lower jars 2 inches apart into the boiling water using a holder. Pour in more boiling water to cover jars by at least 1 inch. Bring to a rolling boil, cover, and process for 20 minutes.
• Remove the jars from the stockpot and place them upside down on a towel for 45 minutes to help the lids to seal. Turn jars over and let rest for 12 to 24 hours.

APPLE CINNAMON JELLY

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven, combine apple juice and pectin. Bring to a full rolling boil over high heat, stirring constantly. In a bowl, combine remaining ingredients. Stir into apple mixture; return to a full rolling boil. Boil and stir for 3 minutes., Remove from heat; skim off foam. Ladle hot mixture into seven hot sterilized half-pint jars, leaving 1/4-in. headspace. Wipe rims. Center lids on jars; screw on bands until fingertip tight. , Place jars into canner with simmering water, ensuring that they are completely covered with water. Bring to a boil; process for 5 minutes. Remove jars and cool.

APPLE JELLY

Steps:

• Cut the apples into 1-inch pieces without peeling or coring, but discard any damaged or spoiled spots.
• Place the apples in a large nonreactive pot and pour in 8 cups water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Lower heat to maintain a simmer and cook without stirring until the apples soften, 35 to 40 minutes.
• Remove from the heat. Set a fine-mesh sieve lined with cheesecloth or a muslin bag over another large pot, and pour the contents of the pot into the sieve. Do not press on the apples to prevent the jelly from becoming cloudy. You should have at least 7 cups of juice. Some apple varieties absorb more water and may need 2 to 8 hours for the juice to naturally strain out. If that's the case, refrigerate the pot.
• Place a small plate in the freezer to use for testing the setting point of the jelly. Set the pot with the juice over medium-high heat. (Discard the fruit.) Add the sugar and lemon juice, and stir until the sugar is dissolved. Bring to a boil, skimming and discarding any foam that rises to the surface. Reduce the heat to medium and simmer until the liquid reduces by about three-quarters and a candy or deep-fry thermometer registers 225 degrees, 40 to 50 minutes. To test for doneness, spoon a small amount of liquid onto the cold plate from the freezer and return to the freezer to cool completely, about 2 minutes. Drag a spoon through the jelly. The setting point has been reached if it wrinkles and the wrinkles hold their shape. If they don't, continue to cook the jelly and test every few minutes on the cold plate.
• Once the jelly is done cooking, add the salt, stir to dissolve and adjust with more lemon juice, if needed, for a nice balance of sweet and tart with a floral taste. Ladle the hot liquid into clean, sanitized jars, screw on the lids and follow steps to can, or allow to cool to room temperature and store in the refrigerator for up to 4 weeks.

APPLE WINE CHICKEN

Steps:

• In 1-quart saucepan, melt butter and jelly over medium-low heat. Add wine, broth and cornstarch; cook and stir 2 to 5 minutes or until slightly thickened. Remove from heat; set aside.
• Season both sides of chicken with poultry seasoning and salt.
• In 10-inch skillet or 4-quart Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken; sear each side 4 to 5 minutes or until golden brown.
• Pour sauce over chicken. Cook about 10 minutes or until juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut (at least 165°F). During last few minutes of cooking, add apple slices, cooking until apples still have a slight crunch when dish is served.
• Serve chicken over rice with generous spoonful of sauce drizzled over top.

APPLE JELLY

Steps:

• Using the apple peels and cores from approximately 20 apples, place in large pot and cover with water.
• Bring to a boil and continue cooking for 1-1/2 to 2 hours until liquid is reduced by half and cores are mushy.
• Strain the liquid from the fruit and press fruit to extract all the remaining liquid. Measure this liquid and return to your large pot.
• Add the Sure Jell Pectin according to the package for the amoundtof liquid you have. Add sugar and stir on high boil for 1-2 minutes.
• Carefully ladel into sterilized canning jars, place flats and rings on and process in water bath for 5-10 minutes.