Grape Jelly
- 3 1/2 lb. Concord grapes
- 1/2 c. water
- 7 c. sugar
- 1 (3 oz.) pkg. liquid fruit pectin
- Soak and wash grapes; remove stems.
- Crush grapes and add to water in a Dutch oven, mixing well.
- Cover and place over high heat and mixture comes to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Press mixture through a cheesecloth or strainer, extracting 4 cups juice.
- Allow juice to sit overnight in a cool place.
- Strain juice through a cheesecloth.
- Combine juice and sugar in a large Dutch oven, stirring well.
- Place over heat. Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture comes to rapid boil.
- Add pectin and bring to boil.
- Boil 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and skim off foam with metal spoon.
- Pour quickly into hot sterilized jars.
- Leave 1/2-inch headspace.
- Seal with layer of paraffin.
- Cover with lids.
- Yields 4 pints.
concord grapes, water, sugar, liquid fruit pectin
Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=493847 (may not work)