12 red corn cobs, broken
3 c. sugar
1 pkg. powdered pectin

Boil corn cobs in 6 cups of water for 30 minutes; cool. Strain; add enough water to measure 3 cups if necessary. Combine liquid with sugar; bring to a boil. Boil for 3 minutes. Stir in pectin. Bring to a rolling boil for 1 minute. Remove from heat; skim. Pour into sterilized jars; seal with paraffin.