Cherokee corn cob jelly

Cherokee corn cob jelly
Main Ingredient: Cereals Corn

Course: Jams and jellies

Cuisine: Southeastern

Special food: Native

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Average: 3 (2 votes)

Cherokee corn cob jelly ingredients

  • 12 Ears fresh corn
  • 4 c water
  • 4 c Sugar
  • 1 3 fluid ounce package of liquid fruit pectin

Cooking Cherokee corn cob jelly

1. Cut corn from cobs and reserve for another use. Place cobs in water and bring to a boil.
2. Cover and cook for 12-15 minutes.
3. Remove cobs and strain liquid through cheesecloth.
4. If neccessary, add water to make 3 cups.
5. Place liquid in a saucepan and stir in sugar.
6. Bring to a boil and cook until sugar is dissolved.
7. Stiri in pectin and cook 1 minute longer.
8. Remove from heat, skim and spoon into sterilized jars.
9. Seal and store.
10. Makes 3 cups.