Gingerbread Spice Jelly

Total Time

Prep: 15 min. + steeping Process: 10 min.

Makes

5 half-pints

Updated: Nov. 06, 2022
I've made batches of this simple jelly, a winner at our county fair, to give as gifts for many years. When the jars are empty, people return them for a refill. —Robin Nagel, Whitehall, Montana
Gingerbread Spice Jelly Recipe photo by Taste of Home

Ingredients

  • 2-1/2 cups water
  • 18 gingerbread spice tea bags
  • 4-1/2 cups sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened apple juice
  • 2 teaspoons butter
  • 2 pouches (3 ounces each) liquid fruit pectin

Directions

  1. In a large saucepan, bring water to a boil. Remove from heat; add tea bags. Cover and steep 30 minutes.
  2. Discard tea bags. Stir in the sugar, apple juice and butter. Bring to a full rolling boil over high heat, stirring constantly. Stir in pectin. Continue to boil 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  3. Remove from heat; skim off foam. Ladle hot mixture into 5 hot half-pint jars, leaving 1/4-in. headspace. Wipe rims. Center lids on jars; screw on bands until fingertip tight.
  4. Place jars into canner with simmering water, ensuring that they are completely covered with water. Bring to a boil; process for 10 minutes. Remove jars and cool. (Jelly may take up to 2 weeks to set.)
Editor’s Note: This recipe was tested with Celestial Seasonings Gingerbread Spice tea bags.

Nutrition Facts

2 tablespoons: 91 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 1mg cholesterol, 2mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (23g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.