Start by washing and chopping your apples into quarters and placing them into a large pot.

Add 1 cup of water to the pot and cook the apples over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until they are soft (about 30 minutes).

Once softened, strain the mixture through a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth into another pot to separate the juice from the solids.

You want about 4 cups of apple juice; add a little water if necessary.

Return the juice to the pot, stir in the lemon juice and pectin, and bring to a vigorous boil over high heat.

Once boiling, add in the sugar all at once and stir well until dissolved.

Bring the mixture back to a rolling boil and cook for 1-2 minutes. Check the ‘spoon test’ to see if it’s ready.

Pour the hot jelly into sterilized jars, leaving about 1/4 inch of space at the top.

Wipe the rims clean with a damp cloth, seal, and process in a water bath for about 10 minutes.

Let your jars cool to room temperature before storing.

Enjoy your homemade apple jelly!