5.19.2011

Grape Jelly from Frozen Concentrate Juice

I have been asked about the Grape Jelly Recipe I make! 
3 cups grape juice ( bottled Juice, or you can also use frozen concentrate but make sure to add water like the package says on the can of juice)

5 1/4 cups white sugar
1 (2 ounce) package powdered fruit pectin

1.Sterilize and dry jars for jelly, and set side. I like to use my dishwasher. New lids are recommended for best results.



2.Combine grape juice and pectin in a large pot over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, and stir one minute at a rolling boil. Stir in sugar for a few minutes to completely dissolve. Remove from heat.


3.Ladle the hot jelly into the jars, leaving 1/2 inch of space at the top. Wipe rims of jars with a clean dry cloth. Cover with a lid and ring to seal. Let stand 24 hours at room temperature, then refrigerate. Jelly may take up to a week to set. Once set, it is ready to serve. Store in the refrigerator for up to three weeks, once set. If canning for long term storage, process in a hot water bath for 10 minutes.

(sometimes I add a little bit of pectin from another package, it seems to need just a little more to setup)

If you can this recipe it does NOT have to be in the refrigerator.  To process in hot water means, you need a hot water canner that looks like this...  The water needs to be boiling when you put your jars in.  Make sure you have the water bath rack inside the canner.



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2 comments:

  1. How much does this make and how many jars are needed? I am new to this and want to try it. Does it have to be refridgerated?

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  2. To process in a hot water bath, does that mean just let them stand in hot tap water or boiling water for 10 minutes?

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