Ingredients
3 1/2 lb concord grapes
1/2 cup water
7 cup sugar
1 package liquid pectin (3-oz)
Directions
grapes; remove stems, and place in a Dutch oven. Crush grapes, and
add water. Bring mixture to a boil; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 10
minutes. Press mixture through a jellybag or cheesecloth, extracting
4 cups juice. Cover and let sit overnight in a cool place. Strain
juice through a double thickness of damp cheesecloth.
Combine juice and sugar in a large Dutch oven, and stir well. Place
over high heat; cook, stirring constantly, until mixture comes to a
rapid boil. Add pectin, and bring to a full rolling boil; boil 1
minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat, and skim off foam with
a metal spoon. Quickly pour hot mixture into hot sterilized jars,
leaving 1/4-inch headspace; wipe jar rims. Cover at once with metal
lids, and screw on bands. Process in boiling-water bath 5 minutes.
Yield: 8 half pints.
Preparation Time: South
Servings: 32 servings
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Categories: Dutch Oven; Fruit
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