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Concord Grape Jelly

Name: Concord Grape Jelly
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: About five 250 ml (1 cup) jars
Ingredients: 16 cups (4 litres) Concord grapes (2.7 kg / 6 lbs fresh grapes); 1/2 cup (125 ml) lemon juice; 4 cups (1 litre) sugar

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Preparation: 15 MIN
Cooking: 1 H
Waiting: 2 H
Makes: About five 250 ml (1 cup) jars

Ingredients
Preparation

Ingredients

16 cups (4 litres) Concord grapes (2.7 kg / 6 lbs fresh grapes)
1/2 cup (125 ml) lemon juice
4 cups (1 litre) sugar

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Preparation

In a large saucepan, crush the grapes with the lemon juice using a potato masher. Bring to a boil and simmer gently for about 30 minutes, uncovered.
Line a colander with several layers of cheesecloth and place it over a large bowl.
Pour the grapes in the colander and let drain for about 2 hours without crushing or squeezing the fruit. You should have about 1.5 litres (6 cups) of juice. If the amount of juice obtained is different, remember that you’ll need about 180 ml (3 /4 cup) of sugar per 250 ml (1 cup) of juice.
In the same clean saucepan, bring the grape juice and sugar to a boil. Attach a candy thermometer in the centre of the pan. Simmer until the thermometer reads 104 °C (219 °F). Skim carefully during cooking.
Pour into sterilized jars.

Note

Unsterilized jars will keep for several weeks in the refrigerator.

Comments

Barry K.

3 stars November 4th, 2017

I found a half cup of lemon juice excessive and overpowering... my grape jelly tastes like a lemon merangue. 3-6 tablespoons would have been plenty, I think. What a waste of time and beautiful grapes. :-(
Lori B.

5 stars September 29th, 2017

Sugar wasn't excessive and it worked well, will use this recipe again