REFRIGERATED APPLE SPREAD (MADE WITH GELATIN)
Michigan State University Extension 
Preserving Food Safely - 01600898 
08/03/99 

2 tbsp. unflavored gelatin powder 
l qt. bottled unsweetened apple juice 
2 tbsp. bottled lemon juice 
2 tbsp. low-calorie sweetner 
Food coloring, if desired 

YIELD: 4 half-pints 

PROCEDURE: In a saucepan, soften the gelatin in the 
apple and lemon juices. To dissolve gelatin, bring to a 
full rolling boil and boil 2 minutes. Remove from heat. 
Stir in sweetener and food coloring, if desired. Fill hot 
jars, leaving l/4-inch headspace. Adjust lids. Do not 
process or freeze. CAUTION: STORE IN REFRIGERATOR AND 
USE WITHIN 4 WEEKS. 

OPTIONAL: For spiced apple jelly, add 2 sticks of 
cinnamon and 4 whole cloves to mixture before boiling. 
Remove both spices before adding the sweetener and food 
coloring. 



This information is for educational purposes only. References to commercial 
products or trade names does not imply endorsement by MSU Extension or bias 
against those not mentioned. This information becomes public property upon 
publication and may be printed verbatim with credit to MSU Extension. Reprinting 
cannot be used to endorse or advertise a commercial product or company. This 
file was generated from data base 01 on 05/29/03. Data base 01 was last revised 
on 08/03/99. For more information about this data base or its contents please 
contact wrublec@msue.msu.edu . Please read our disclaimer for important 
information about using our site.