Feijoa Jelly
2024-06-10- Cuisine: New Zealand
- Course: condiment
- Skill Level: Beginner
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- Yield: Varies depending on the amount of feijoa skins used
- Servings: 4
- Prep Time: 20m
- Cook Time: 2:00 h
- Ready In: 2:20 h
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Feijoa jelly, made using just the skins! There are lots of variations on the recipe but here is the one we make.
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Fill a pot with skins, and add water – enough to not quite cover them. Boil gently for about 15 minutes and then leave to sit for between 30 minutes and several hours.
![](https://simplyfeijoa.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/feijoa-with-water-819x1024.jpg)
Strain the liquid off, ideally through cheesecloth or a jelly bag, but honestly, a sieve also works, it just might not be as clear.
Measure the liquid (it’ll be really cloudy at this point) and add 1 cup of sugar for every cup of liquid. Bring to a boil, add sugar, and stir until dissolved. The colour will start to change and the longer you boil it the deeper red it’ll go.
![](https://simplyfeijoa.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/jelly-819x1024.jpg)
Test if it’s ready by putting a bit on a cold plate – it should set.
Pour into sterilized jars and seal.
![](https://simplyfeijoa.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/pure-jelly-819x1024.jpg)
Recipe
Ingredients
- Feijoa skins
- Water (enough to not quite cover the skins)
- Sugar (1 cup of sugar for every cup of strained liquid)
Method
Step 1
Prepare Skins: Fill a pot with feijoa skins.
Step 2
Add Water: Add enough water to almost cover the skins.
Step 3
Boil: Gently boil for about 15 minutes.
Step 4
Rest: Leave to sit for 30 minutes to several hours.
Step 5
Strain: Strain the liquid through cheese cloth, a jelly bag, or a sieve.
Step 6
Measure Liquid: Measure the strained liquid.
Step 7
Add Sugar: Add 1 cup of sugar for every cup of liquid.
Step 8
Boil: Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring until the sugar is dissolved.
Step 9
Test: Test if the jelly is ready by placing a bit on a cold plate; it should set.
Step 10
Jar and Seal: Pour the jelly into sterilized jars and seal.
Enjoy
This recipe was shared by Moonlighting NZ Facebook page