12 cobs red field corn
Water
1 (1 3/4 oz.) pkg. powdered fruit pectin
4 c. sugar

Remove kernels; boil cobs in water to cover 20 minutes. Drain liquid through jelly bag. Measure 3 cups strained liquid into large saucepan. Stir in pectin.

Bring to rolling boil, then add sugar. Bring to boil again; stir until sugar is melted. Boil hard for 1 minute. Remove from heat; skim, seal in hot sterilized glasses. Makes about 5 medium glasses. This is a clear jelly; add food coloring if desired. Tastes like honey.