Comments on: Apple Rosemary Jelly

By: teach. eat. love.

teach. eat. love. — Mon, 20 Aug 2012 15:43:02 +0000

Got half a bushel of apples from the farmers’ market for applesauce and was left with a ton of peels and cores. So glad I found this recipe – the jelly is a gorgeous golden color and tastes delicious. The rosemary flavor is a little too understated for me; will prob add a bit more next time.

By: FarmWifeGina

FarmWifeGina — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 20:15:30 +0000

I have no idea what I did wrong, but this turned out more like some kind of caramel candy than jelly. So now I have 3 half jars (I filled the jars up, but by the time I put the lids on, it shrank down) of caramel that I may or may not be able to get out of said jars. Help?

By: jenmenke

jenmenke — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 18:46:23 +0000

I’m not sure, but I would think that would work just fine as long as you used several layers of cheesecloth so that it would be super clear — that’s what I love about this: it’s so pretty, too. If you try it, let me know. I’m just not all that familiar with a steam juicer so I can’t say for sure.

By: soptichchick

soptichchick — Wed, 22 Dec 2010 00:43:54 +0000

Hi there! I made this amazing jelly last year and gave it as gifts this year and it was a HUGE hit! Thanks so much for the recipe.
I was also wondering what your thoughts are on using a juicer instead of cooking everything down on the stove. I have an old steam juicer and if I throw the apples and rosemary in there (or even just the apples) and run the juice that I get from that through the jelly bag, couldn’t I just add the lemon juice and sugar and a little cheesecloth bag tied up with rosemary in the pot when I make the jelly?
Any thoughts you may have would be great! Thanks again.

By: karen0430

karen0430 — Thu, 25 Nov 2010 11:23:33 +0000

I tried this yesterday. it was fun and simple. it took a long time for it to jel, so i added a small box of raspberry jello, and it worked like magic! the jelly is beautiful the kids LOVE the way it tastes. i’m giving it to people for Christmas! i’m going to try it gain, with different kinds of Jello!!

By: pclairep

pclairep — Tue, 12 Oct 2010 04:41:13 +0000

i wrote a review of this recipe when i first tried it last year and it was a huge success. i gave it away for chirstmas presents and this year people are asking for it again. you just got to get the temp up to that 220 and it works perfectly.

By: apollosonacres

apollosonacres — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 02:33:40 +0000

I live on an apple orchard so I cannot wait to try this come harvest time!

By: foodierachel

foodierachel — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 03:20:05 +0000

This jelly turned out great- but mine didn’t have enough pectin to set on its own, so I had to add some. It is delicious though- I’ve had it on toast and as a glaze on some pork chops. Delish!

By: swedieinsc

swedieinsc — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 02:27:40 +0000

Great recipe! I made lots of this and gave away as Christmas presents. It was delicious with some roast turkey we had the other night. Thanks for a great recipe!

By: pclairep

pclairep — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 04:18:41 +0000

i made as much of this as possible, it is the best. i think i ended up with about 19 pints from all the left overs from tons of apple butter.
i am impressing all my friends with my rosemary apple jelly. i fiddled with the sugar level of the recipe and it turned out great. i even wrote to jenmenke to ask for advice and she helped me out.

it is great with cheeses, on pork and toast.