Homemade Concord Grape Jelly Recipe

Ingredients

• 3.5 pounds Concord grapes
• 0.5 cup water
• 7 cups white sugar
• 1 (3 ounce) pouch liquid pectin

Instructions

1. Gather all of your ingredients to prepare the homemade grape jelly.
2. Sort and wash the Concord grapes, discarding any stems. Place the clean grapes into a large stockpot and crush them thoroughly.
3. Add water to the pot, cover, and bring the mixture to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let it simmer gently for 10 minutes.
4. Remove the pot from the heat. Pour the grape juice into a strainer set over a large bowl to extract the juice. Let the juice stand in a cool place for 8 hours or overnight; this helps prevent the formation of crystals in the finished jelly.
5. Strain the juice again through a double layer of damp cheesecloth to remove any remaining solids.
6. Measure 4 cups of the strained juice into a large pot. Stir in the sugar, ensuring it's well combined, and bring the mixture to a rolling boil over high heat.
7. Stir in the pectin and allow the mixture to boil hard for exactly 1 minute. Remove from heat and skim off any foam that has formed on the surface of the jelly.
8. Carefully pack the hot jelly into hot, sterilized canning jars, filling each jar to within 1/4 inch of the top. Run a clean knife or a thin spatula around the insides of each jar to release any trapped air bubbles. Wipe the rims clean with a moist paper towel to remove any residue. Top each jar with a sterile lid and screw the rings on tightly.
9. Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill it halfway with water. Bring the water to a boil. Then, carefully lower the filled jars into the boiling water using a jar holder, ensuring they are 2 inches apart. If needed, pour in more boiling water to cover the jars by at least 1 inch. Bring the water back to a rolling boil, cover the pot, and process the jars for 5 minutes.
10. After processing, press the center of each lid with a finger to ensure it doesn't move up or down, indicating a proper seal. Remove the rings for storage and store the jars in a cool, dark place.
11. Serve your homemade Concord grape jelly and enjoy! It's delicious on toast, biscuits, or as a filling for pastries.

Nutrition

• Calories: 101 kcal
• Fat Content: 0 g
• Fiber Content: 0 g
• Sugar Content: 26 g
• Sodium Content: 1 mg
• Protein Content: 0 g
• Carbohydrate Content: 26 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g