Are you worried about the health of your kids due to their love for jellies? Well, there are no more worries when you can make homemade jelly. I have tasted many jellies but the taste of Mayhaw Jelly is unbeatable and irresistible. Satisfy your jelly love with this mouth-watering Mayhaw jelly recipe.

I’m a horticulturist and discovered Mayhaw jelly for the first time during a project. You will be amazed to know that I was not aware of the Mayhaw berries before it. Mayhaw berries are a common fruit in southern countries across the globe. These berries are small, spherical red fruits.

It’s not suitable to consume these berries directly due to excessive tartness. It means the best way to use these berries is to make jelly. Whenever you see these unique berries, go to the kitchen and make this yummy jelly by following my Mayhaw Jelly Recipe.

Ingredients for Mayhaw Jelly Recipe

With its bewitching red colour and smooth tenderness, mayhaw jelly is a real deal that has a perfect balance of sweetness and tartness. This jelly adds flavour to everything that is topped or served with it.

You need the following things to make this scrumptious jelly:

Ripe mayhaw berries = 2 gallons

Butter = 1 tsp
Sugar = 5 cups
Pectin = 1 package

Red food drops = some drops (optional)

Step-by-Step Guide for Making Mayhaw Jelly Recipe

Once you are done with extracting juice from the mayhaw berries, the next procedure is simple.

Follow this set of instructions to make this delicacy:

For Juice:

Step 1

Wash all the mayhaw fruit.

Step 2

Take a large pot and add washed mayhaw berries to it. Then fill the pot with water. Keep the level of water a few centimetres above the berries.

Step 3

Boil the berries in the pot until they become tender.

Step 4

With the help of a strainer or colander, strain the seeds and pulp of the mayhaw berries from the boiled water.

Step 5

Seize and store the juice of mayhaw berries in another container. Again pass it through a fine strainer so that it becomes completely transparent and clear.

Step 6

If you want to get a brighter red, you can add the food colouring drops to the juice and stir it.

For Jelly:

Step 1

In a 7 quart saucepan, add 4 cups of cleared mayhaw berries juice and then add the pectin in it. Stir well.

Step 2

To clear the foam, add butter to the juice. It will reduce the foam.

Step 3

Turn the flame to high and boil it so that it is boiling. Keep stirring.

Step 4

Then add all the sugar while still stirring and again boil at high flame precisely for 60 seconds.

Step 5

Transfer the saucepan away from the stove and remove foam if any.

Step 6

Transfer the pre-jelly mixture to small jars immediately so that it does not harden in the pan. Then tightly close the double lids of the jars.

Step 7

Take a stockpot and place all the jars inside it. Then add boiling water in it so that it is 2 inches above the jars.

Step 8

Place the lid of the stockpot and boil on a low flame. After gently boiling, keep processing for 5 minutes.

Step 9

Carefully remove the jars from the water and let them cool. Check to see if the jelly has been processed well.

Step 10

Reprocess if required or refrigerate and use.

FAQs

What is the taste of Mayhaw jelly?

It is sweet with a little tartness.

How can you use Mayhaw jelly?

You can put it as a topping on your pastries, cakes, pancakes, and pies. You can also add it to the trifle, puddings, and other desserts.

Can you store Mayhaw jelly?

You can store the mayhaw juice in an airtight container in the freezer and just stir in pectin and cook when you need.

Closing Remarks!

No doubt that you have to make some valuable efforts in making jelly from berries. But its taste, nutritious value, and health benefits are amazing and satisfying. Make this jelly and give it to your friends and family. Don’t forget to share your views about this amazing recipe.

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