Concord Grape Jelly

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This grape jelly recipe is one of my mother-in-law's old recipes that she has passed on to me. She made many delicious jams and jellies.

Submitted by SWIZZLESTICKS
Updated on July 29, 2024
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Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Additional Time:
8 hrs
Total Time:
9 hrs
Servings:
64
Yield:
8 (1 pint) jars
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 64 servings

  • 3 ½ pounds Concord grapes

  • ½ cup water

  • 7 cups white sugar

  • 1 (3 ounce) pouch liquid pectin

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients.

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  2. Sort and wash grapes; discard stems. Place grapes into a large kettle and crush them.

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  3. Add water, cover, and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes.

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  4. Remove from heat; pour juice into a strainer over a large bowl to extract juice. Allow juice to stand in a cool place 8 hours to overnight to prevent the formation of crystals in the jelly.

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  5. Strain juice through a double layer of damp cheesecloth.

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  6. Measure 4 cups juice into a large pot; stir in sugar and bring to a rolling boil.

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  7. Stir in pectin and allow to boil for 1 minute. Remove from heat and skim off any foam on the surface.

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  8. Pack jelly into hot, sterilized jars, filling to within 1/4 inch of the top. Run a clean knife or thin spatula around the insides of the jars to remove any air bubbles. Wipe rims with a moist paper towel to remove any residue. Top with sterile lids and screw rings on tightly.

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  9. Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil and lower jars 2 inches apart into the boiling water using a holder. Pour in more boiling water to cover jars by at least 1 inch. Bring to a rolling boil, cover, and process for 5 minutes.

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  10. Press the center of each lid with a finger to ensure the lid does not move up or down. Remove the rings for storage and store in a cool, dark area.

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  11. Serve and enjoy!

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

101 Calories
0g Fat
26g Carbs
0g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 64
Calories 101
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0g 0%
Sodium 1mg 0%
Total Carbohydrate 26g 10%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Total Sugars 26g
Protein 0g 0%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 4mg 0%
Iron 0mg 1%
Potassium 51mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.