Apple Jelly
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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.
🍽️ 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.
💡 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.