Apple And Thyme Jelly or Apple And Sage Jelly.

METHOD

• Wash the apple, cut into small pieces, but do not peel or core.
• Put the fruit in a pan with the water, cover and simmer until the fruit is soft enough to mash. Drain the mashed fruit through a jelly bag.
• Put the sugar and 2 pints of juice into a large saucepan and heat gently until the sugar has dissolved, stirring occasionally.
• Bring quickly to a full rolling boil and boil rapidly for 1 minute.
• Stir in the Certo and boil for a further half minute stirring occasionally.
• Stir in the thyme/sage. Remove from the heat and skim, if necessary.
• Pot and cover in the usual way.MAKES 5lb OF JELLY.

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