Apple jelly without apples

Apple jelly without apples is a easy French recipe that serves 4. 980 calories per serving. Recipe by The Workshops of Ludo on YouTube.

Prep: 30 min | Cook: 1 hr | Total: 1 hr 45 min

Cost: $3.80 total, $0.95 per serving

Ingredients

  • 250 g Organic apple peels and cores (From about 6 to 8 apples)
  • 750 ml Water (To cover the peels in the pot)
  • 200 g White sugar (60 g sugar per 100 g apple juice (adjustable))
  • 1 unité Lemon juice (About 30 ml, for acidity)
  • 1 unité Vanilla bean (Scrape the seeds before use)

Instructions

  1. Collect the peels and cores

    Thoroughly wash the peels and cores, then place them in a 2‑3 L pot.

    Time: PT10M

  2. Cooking the peels

    Add water to completely cover the peels, bring to a boil then reduce the heat and let simmer for 30 minutes uncovered.

    Time: PT30M

    Temperature: 100°C

  3. Filter and press

    Pass the mixture through a fine sieve, press the residues with the back of a spoon to extract as much juice as possible.

    Time: PT10M

  4. Measure the juice and prepare the sugar

    Weigh the obtained juice (about 330 g) and calculate the sugar to add: 60 g sugar per 100 g juice. In this example, 200 g sugar is used.

    Time: PT5M

  5. Add lemon and vanilla, bring to a boil

    Squeeze the lemon, add its juice, the sugar and the vanilla bean seeds to the apple juice. Bring everything to a boil.

    Time: PT5M

    Temperature: 100°C

  6. Cooking the jelly

    When boiling is reached, lower the heat and let simmer on low for 30 minutes to reduce the liquid and achieve jelly consistency.

    Time: PT30M

    Temperature: 90°C

  7. Sterilize the jar and pour the jelly

    Boil the glass jar in a large pot of water for 10 minutes, remove it, dry it, then pour the hot jelly into it.

    Time: PT10M

    Temperature: 100°C

  8. Seal and let cool

    Seal the jar tightly, invert it for a few minutes then let it cool completely at room temperature before storing in the refrigerator.

    Time: PT5M

Nutrition Facts

Calories
980
Protein
0 g
Carbohydrates
65 g
Fat
0 g
Fiber
1 g

Dietary info: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten‑free, Dairy‑free, low-fat

Allergens: Apple

Last updated: April 7, 2026

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Apple jelly without apples

Recipe by The Workshops of Ludo

An anti-waste jelly made solely with apple peels and cores, sugar, water, lemon and a vanilla bean. Ideal for accompanying breakfast or pastry.

EasyFrenchServes 4

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Source Video
30m
Prep
1h 15m
Cook
13m
Cleanup
1h 58m
Total

Cost Breakdown

$3.80
Total cost
$0.95
Per serving

Critical Success Points

  • Cooking the peels (30 min simmering)
  • Filter and press to recover maximum juice
  • Cooking the jelly (30 min reduction)
  • Sterilizing the jar before filling

Safety Warnings

  • Handle boiling liquids carefully to avoid burns.
  • Use gloves or a towel when handling the hot jar.
  • Watch out for splatters during boiling.

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