CORNCOB JELLY

12 large corncobs (preferably
red)
3 c. sugar
3 pt. water
1 pkg. powdered pectin
1 Tbsp. lemon juice

Rinse dry cobs to get rid of any chaff. Break into 2 or
3 pieces. Boil for 30 minutes. Remove from heat. Strain
through cloth. Measure to get 3 cups juice. Add water, if
necessary, to get that amount. Add powdered pectin and bring
to a full, rolling boil. Add sugar and dissolve. Bring to a
boil again and boil 2 to 3 minutes or until it starts to jell
when you lift out the spoon. Skim; pour in sterilized pint
jars and seal. Makes 2 to 2 1/2 pints.

CORNCOB JELLY
(Recipe For Depression Years)

12 bright, red cobs
3 1/2 pt. water
1 pkg. Sure-Jell
3 c. sugar

Boil broken cobs in 3 1/2 pints of water for 30 minutes.
Remove from heat, strain liquid. Add Sure-Jell and bring to a
rolling boil. Add sugar and boil 2 or 3 minutes longer or
until jelly stage. Pour into hot jelly glasses and seal. It's
very attractive and tastes a lot like apple jelly.