WILD GRAPE JELLY

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I'm posting this recipe to help myself and others avoid the frustration of searching through all my cookbooks and magazines every September! It's not a recipe you can find in the pectin inserts. Tried and true- another Canadian Living gem. Prep time includes overnight drip.

Provided by Jan in Lanark

Categories     Jellies

Time P1DT5m

Yield 5 cups

Number Of Ingredients 4

3 lbs wild grapes, stemmed
3 cups water
4 1/2 cups sugar
1 (85 ml) package liquid pectin

Steps:

  • In large saucepan, crush grapes with potato masher; pour in water and bring to boil.
  • Reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 10 minutes or until fruit is very soft.
  • Transfer to jelly bag or colander lined with a double thickness of fine cheesecloth and let drip overnight.
  • Measure juice (you should have 3 cups/750 ml) into a large heavy saucepan; stir in sugar.
  • Bring to boil over high heat, stirring constantly.
  • Stir in pectin.
  • Return to full boil and boil hard for one minute, stirring constantly.
  • Remove from heat and skim off foam with a metal spoon.
  • Pour into sterilized jars, leaving 1/8 inch headspace.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 884.4, Fat 0.4, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 11.5, Carbohydrate 229.2, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 221.8, Protein 2

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