Apple Jelly

Apple jelly is a clear, fruit preserve made by cooking apple juice with sugar and pectin until it sets into a firm, spreadable gel. It is a traditional way to use up the juice from apples, especially those not ideal for eating fresh, and is popular in many temperate apple-growing regions.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

As a fruit preserve, apple jelly is very high in simple carbohydrates (sugars) and provides minimal fat or protein. Its key nutrient is quick energy from carbs, with a rough calorie count of about 50-70 calories per tablespoon serving.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	50 kcal
Protein	0 g
Carbs	13 g
Fat	0 g
Fiber	0 g
Sugar	12 g
Sodium	5 mg
Vitamin C	1 mg
Potassium	15 mg
Iron	0.1 mg
Calcium	2 mg
Magnesium	1 mg
Phosphorus	3 mg
Niacin (B3)	0.05 mg
Vitamin B6	0.01 mg

Per 1 tablespoon (20 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Unlike jams or butters, true apple jelly is made from clear juice, not crushed fruit, giving it a distinctive jewel-like clarity. Nutritionally, it's essentially a concentrated source of fruit sugar, offering the sweet taste of apples without the fiber found in the whole fruit.