Homemade Grape Jelly

Whip up your own tasty grape jelly at home with this easy recipe! Just grab some Concord grapes, sugar, and pectin, and you're good to go. It's perfect for spreading on toast or giving as a sweet gift to friends and family. Enjoy the homemade goodness!

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Course: Jams, Preserves

Cuisine: Canning, Preserving

Keyword: Canning, Concord grapes, Easy Recipe, Homemade Grape Jelly, Preserving

Prep Time: 2

Cook Time: 15

Water Bath Time: 10

Total Time: 2 25

Servings: tablespoons

Calories: 47kcal

Ingredients

2 lbs Concord grapes, stemmed and washed
6 cups white sugar
1 pouch Liquid pectin (3 ounce)

Instructions

Wash and stem the grapes.
In a large stainless steel saucepan, combine grapes and 2 cups of water.
Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring frequently.
Reduce heat to low and use a potato masher to crush the grapes. Continue cooking for 2-3 minutes.
Line a sieve or strainer with a couple of layers of dampened cheesecloth, set over a deep bowl.
Pour the grape mixture into the cheesecloth-lined strainer and allow it to sit for about 2 hours for the juice to extract.
You should end up with four cups of clear grape juice. If you don't get the required four cups, add a half cup of boiling water to your strainer.
In a large, deep stainless steel saucepan, combine grape juice and sugar.
Over high heat, stirring constantly, bring to a full rolling boil.
Stir in pectin. Boil hard for one minute. Remove from heat and skim off any foam.
Quickly pour jelly into sterilized jars, wiping the rims with a damp paper towel. Center lids on jars and secure rims to finger tight.
Place jars in a boiling water canner for ten minutes.
Remove jars, allow to cool, ensuring they are sealed, and store.

Notes

Pro Tip: For a smoother jelly, you can use a food mill to strain the grape mixture instead of cheesecloth. This will remove any remaining seeds and pulp, resulting in a jelly with a smoother texture.

Variation: Experiment with different grape varieties to create unique flavors of jelly. Try using red or green grapes for a twist on the classic Concord grape jelly. You can also add spices such as cinnamon or cloves for a spiced grape jelly variation. Get creative and tailor the recipe to your taste preferences!

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