Description
This Grape Jelly Recipe is an easy and delightful way to make your own homemade preserves with just three simple ingredients. In less than 30 minutes, you can create a rich, velvety jelly bursting with the natural sweetness of fresh grapes. Perfect for spreading on toast, enhancing desserts, or giving as thoughtful gifts, this grape jelly will quickly become a staple in your kitchen. Ideal for breakfast, snacks, or holiday gatherings, this recipe is suitable for cooks of all skill levels looking to add a touch of homemade goodness to their meals.
Ingredients
- 4 pounds of grapes
- 1 package (1.75 ounces) powdered pectin
- 7 cups granulated sugar
Instructions
- Wash and remove stems from the grapes. Crush them in a large pot to extract juice.
- Boil the crushed grapes over medium heat for 10 minutes while stirring occasionally.
- Strain the mixture through a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth to obtain about 5 cups of grape juice.
- Pour the juice back into the pot and mix in the powdered pectin. Bring to a boil.
- Add all 7 cups of sugar at once, stirring until dissolved. Maintain a rolling boil for 1-2 minutes.
- Check consistency using the cold plate test; if ready, jar it up!
- Ladle hot jelly into sterilized jars and seal tightly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Preserving
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon (20g)
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: For best results, use ripe Concord grapes which have high pectin content. Adjust sugar levels based on personal preference but be cautious as it can affect setting. Experiment by blending in spices or other fruits for unique flavors.