Description
This homemade grape jelly is made from organic fruit juice and sweetened with organic sugar, creating a clear and gelatinous spread perfect for winter canning.
Ingredients
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- 4 cups organic fruit juice
- 1/4 cup lemon or lime juice
- 4 tsp calcium water
- 2 cups organic sugar
- 4 tsp pectin powder
Instructions
- In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine 4 cups of organic fruit juice, 1/4 cup of lemon or lime juice, and 4 teaspoons of calcium water. Heat the mixture over medium heat and bring it to a boil.
- In a separate bowl, mix 2 cups of organic sugar with 4 teaspoons of pectin powder until thoroughly combined.
- Once the fruit juice mixture reaches a boil, add the sugar and pectin mixture to the pan. Whisk the mixture continuously for 2 minutes to ensure the pectin is fully dissolved.
- Perform the spoon test: Scoop a spoonful of the jelly and place it on top of an ice cube to cool. If the jelly thickens and sticks to the spoon, it is ready.
- Once the jelly passes the spoon test, remove it from the heat and let it cool slightly before transferring it to sterilized jars for storage.
Notes
For best results, use organic fruit juice free of added sugar. The spoon test is crucial to ensure the jelly has reached the right consistency. Store the jelly in sterilized jars to extend its shelf life. You can substitute lemon juice with lime juice for a different flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 13
- Sodium: 0
- Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 13
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 0
- Cholesterol: 0