Best 4 Highbush Cranberry Jelly Recipes

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Highbush cranberry jelly is a delectable and versatile condiment that can elevate any meal or snack. Made from the vibrant red berries of the highbush cranberry shrub, this jelly offers a unique balance of tartness and sweetness, making it a perfect accompaniment to a variety of dishes. Whether you're looking to create a classic PB&J sandwich, add a tangy topping to your favorite roasted meats, or simply enjoy a spoonful on a crisp piece of toast, highbush cranberry jelly is sure to tantalize your taste buds.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

FAMOUS HIGHBUSH CRANBERRY JELLY



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Make and share this Famous Highbush Cranberry Jelly recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Joanie Grow

Categories     Jellies

Time 40m

Yield 8 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 cups highbush cranberries
6 cups water
additional water (as needed)
7 cups sugar
1/2 teaspoon margarine or 1/2 teaspoon butter
1 packet liquid pectin (Certo)

Steps:

  • Bring the berries and water to a boil and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Crush the berries or put through a food mill.
  • Strain the juice in a cheesecloth-lined sieve.
  • Add any additional water if need to bring the juice up to 5 cups.
  • Bring the juice and sugar up to a boil.
  • Add the margarine, then the liquid pectin.
  • Bring back to a boil, stirring constantly boil hard for 1 minute.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Skim foam from surface and pour into sterile pint jars and seal.
  • Process in boiling water bath for 5 minutes.
  • NOTE: Highbush cranberries are a fruit of the honeysuckle, and completely different fruit than the lowbush or commercial cranberry.
  • Highbush cranberries grow on a shrub with pointed leaves whereas cranberries grow on a vine with oval leaves.
  • Highbush cranberries have a single seed, which needs to be removed.
  • If you have ever smelled something reminiscent of stinky socks on a stroll through the bush, you are likely very close to a good patch of highbush cranberries.
  • The seeded pulp of the highbush cranberry can be used interchangeably with the pulp of the regular cranberry in any recipe.

HIGHBUSH CRANBERRY JELLY RECIPE - (3.8/5)



Highbush Cranberry Jelly Recipe - (3.8/5) image

Provided by á-646

Number Of Ingredients 3

1000 mL (4 cups) highbush cranberries
500 mL (2 cups) water
500 mL (2 cups) sugar

Steps:

  • Wash and stem the berries and place in a saucepan with the water. Simmer, covered for 10 minutes or until all the berries have burst open. Strain out the juice and return juice to the saucepan. Add sugar and bring to a vigorous boil, stirring constantly for 5 minutes or until the mixture falls in a sheet from the spoon. Pour into sterilized jars and seal with paraffin.

HIGHBUSH CRANBERRY JELLY



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High bush cranberries are not true cranberries, they are a shrubby plant with clusters of red berries that are quite acidic. This jelly is superb on toast, English muffins, with cream cheese or is also good with meat,poultry or fish. Please note that these berries smell like horrid stinky socks when the juice is being extracted from them, I like a well ventilated kitchen for this step. I also freeze the extracted juice before I make the jelly. It's convenient and it also seems to mellow the flavour.

Provided by AnnieCan

Categories     Jellies

Time P1DT15m

Yield 6 8 ounce jars

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 cups highbush cranberries (OK to triple)
3 cups water (OK to triple same as berries)
2/3 cup sugar (for every cup of extracted juice.)
liquid pectin (optional)

Steps:

  • Simmer the berries in the water (watch that the ratio is 2 c berries to 3 c water) for 10 minutes. Boil Rapidly for 3-5 minutes.
  • Strain the liquid through a jelly bag or cheese cloth lined sieve overnight. Do not squeeze the mixture or your jelly will be cloudy.
  • For each cup of juice, add 2/3 c white sugar. Stir it up well.
  • I used 5 cups of juice and 4 1/2 c sugar for my batch.
  • Bring to 220-222 degrees on candy thermometer.
  • Remove from heat, skim off any foam.
  • Pour into sterile jars and put in 5 minute water bath.
  • OR: Bring juice and sugar to a boil, boil hard for 1 minute. Turn off heat, add pectin, stir well. Skim, fill jars and place in water bath 5 minutes.
  • Enjoy your jelly!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 100.6, Sodium 3, Carbohydrate 26.1, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 23.5, Protein 0.1

HIGHBUSH CRANBERRY JELLY WITH CERTO RECIPE



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Provided by á-646

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 cups highbush cranberries
6 cups water
Additional water (as needed)
7 cups sugar
1/2 teaspoon margarine or 1/2 teaspoon butter
1 packet liquid pectin (Certo)

Steps:

  • 1) Bring the berries and water to a boil and simmer for 10 minutes. 2) Crush the berries or put through a food mill. 3) Strain the juice in a cheesecloth-lined sieve. 4) Add any additional water if need to bring the juice up to 5 cups. 5) Bring the juice and sugar up to a boil. 6) Add the margarine, then the liquid pectin. 7) Bring back to a boil, stirring constantly boil hard for 1 minute. 8) Remove from heat. 9) Skim foam from surface and pour into sterile pint jars and seal. 10) Process in boiling water bath for 5 minutes.

Tips:

  • Select ripe cranberries: Choose plump, firm, and deep-red cranberries for the best flavor and texture. Avoid cranberries that are bruised or soft.
  • Use a food processor or blender: This is the easiest way to make cranberry jelly. Simply add the cranberries and sugar to the food processor or blender and pulse until the mixture is smooth.
  • Cook the jelly over medium heat: Bring the cranberry mixture to a boil over medium heat, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the jelly has thickened.
  • Use a candy thermometer: To ensure that the jelly has reached the proper consistency, use a candy thermometer to measure the temperature. The jelly should reach a temperature of 220°F (105°C).
  • Strain the jelly: After the jelly has thickened, strain it through a fine-mesh sieve to remove any solids. This will give you a smooth and clear jelly.
  • Can or freeze the jelly: Cranberry jelly can be canned or frozen for later use. To can the jelly, follow the instructions in a reputable canning guide. To freeze the jelly, simply pour it into freezer-safe containers and freeze for up to 1 year.

Conclusion:

Cranberry jelly is a delicious and versatile condiment that can be enjoyed in a variety of ways. It is perfect for spreading on toast, crackers, or muffins. It can also be used as a glaze for poultry, pork, or fish. And it is a popular ingredient in holiday dishes such as cranberry sauce and cranberry pie. With its bright red color and tart flavor, cranberry jelly is sure to add a festive touch to your next meal.

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