Instructions:

Red Hot Apple Jelly

4 cups apple juice
1 package powdered pectin
4 cups granulated sugar
1/4 cup red hot cinnamon candies

Combine apple juice and pectin in a large microwave-safe bowl. Cover with plastic wrap or wax paper and set in the microwave. Bring to a boil on HIGH setting - about 12 to 14 minutes. Stir twice. Remove from microwave; add sugar and cinnamon candies, stirring well. Return to microwave: cook until mixture returns to a rolling boil, about 10 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally. Boil hard 1 minute. Remove from oven. Skim foam if necessary. Pour hot into hot, sterilized jars, leaving 1/4 inch head space. Cap and seal. Process 5 minutes in boiling water canner.

Yield: 6 half pints.