Microwave Red Hot Apple Jelly Recipe

Combine apple juice and pectin in a 3 quart, microwave-safe bowl.

Cover with plastic wrap or waxed paper and bring to a boil in the microwave oven on high setting (about 12 to 14 minutes).

Stir twice.

Remove from oven; 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.

Adjust caps.

Process 5 minutes in boiling water bath.

Do not attempt to process in microwave oven.

Yield: 6 half pints.