Description
Delight in the sweetness of homemade grape jelly with this easy Grape Jelly Recipe. Made with just three simple ingredients, this delectable spread is perfect for elevating your breakfasts and desserts. Whether you’re slathering it on warm toast, using it in a savory glaze, or gifting it to friends and family, this quick jelly will surely become a staple in your kitchen. In just 10 minutes of prep and a few straightforward steps, you can enjoy the distinct flavor of fresh grapes transformed into a smooth, luscious jelly. With its versatility and delightful taste, you’ll find yourself making this recipe time and again!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pounds of fresh grapes
- 1 package (1.75 ounces) powdered pectin
- 7 cups granulated sugar
Instructions
- Rinse grapes thoroughly and remove stems. Crush them in a large pot to release juices.
- Boil the crushed grapes over medium heat for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Strain the mixture through a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth to extract about 5 cups of juice.
- In the same pot, combine grape juice and powdered pectin; bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Add granulated sugar all at once, stirring until fully dissolved, then return to a rolling boil for 1-2 minutes.
- Test for consistency using the cold plate method; if it gels, proceed to jar.
- Skim off foam and ladle hot jelly into sterilized jars, leaving 1/4 inch headspace.
- Wipe rims clean, apply lids, and secure tightly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Canning
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg