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 (960 ml) organic fruit juice
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) lemon or lime juice
- 4 tsp calcium water
- 2 cups (480 ml) 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 tsp 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 tsp 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