Apple Strawberry Jelly Recipe

1 1/2 c Unsweetened bottled apple

-juice 1 pt Fully ripe strawberries

3 1/2 c Granulated sugar

1 Pouch liquid fruit pectin

Pour apple juice into a preserving kettle or large saucepan. Thoroughly crush the barries, using a potato masher, one layer at a time; measure 1/2 cup prepared berries; add to apple juice; add sugar. Place pan over high heat; bring to boil, stirring continuously; at once, stir in liquid fruit pectin; bring to a full rolling boil; boil hard for 1 minutes,stirring continuously; remove kettle from heat. Skim off foam with a metal spoon; pour quickly into hot sterilized jars, leaving 1/2 inch head space; seal with melted paraffin wax; cover with clean lids. Stor in a cool, dark, dry place. **NOTE** Bottled Strawberry cocktail can be substituted for the fresh strawberry juice, giving a slightly sweeter product. Makes 3-1/2 cups. Origin: Appeal (quarterly publication by Overwaitea Foods) Shared by: Sharon Stevens.