White Zinfandel Jelly

Pvt Amys Mom's Note:

We make Christmas baskets every year and fill them with homemade "goodies". I am always looking for something fun and unusual to put in them. This jelly was well received and everyone liked it. You can substitute the white zinfandel with champagne, rose wine or sangria if you like. The original recipe came from the Sure-jell website. (Cooking time includes, prep, cooking and processing).

• Total Time: 1 hrs 30 mins
• Prep Time: 30 mins
• Cook Time: 1 hrs

Ingredients:

Yield: 5 cups

• 3 cups white zinfandel wine
• 1 (1 3/4 ounce) box sure-jell fruit pectin
• 1/2 teaspoon butter or 1/2 teaspoon margarine (optional)
• 4 cups sugar, measured into separate bowl

Directions:

1. Bring boiling water canner, half-full with water, to simmer.
2. Wash jars and screw bands in hot soapy water, rinse with warm water.
3. Pour boiling water over the flat lids in saucepan off the heat.
4. Let sand in hot water until ready to use.
5. Measure the wine into a 6 or 8 quart saucepan.
6. Stir pectin into wine in the saucepan.
7. Add butter (if desired) to reduce foaming.
8. Bring mixture to a full rolling boil (a boil that does not stop bubbling when stirred) on high leat, stirring constantly.
9. Stir in all sugar quickly.
10. Bring to full rolling boil and allow to boil exactly 1 minute, stirring constantly.
11. Remove from heat.
12. Skim off any foam with metal spoon.
13. Ladle quickly into prepared jars, filling to within 1/8" of rim.
14. Wipe jar rims and threads.
15. Screw bands tightly.
16. Place jars on elevated rack in canner.
17. Water must cover jars by 1 to 2 inches, add boiling water if needed.
18. Cover, bring to a gentle boil and process for 5 minutes.
19. Remove jars and place upright on a towel to cool completely.
20. After jars cool, check seals by pressing middle of lid with finger, if it springs back, it did not seal completely and refrigeration would be necessary.

Reviews

[Kathy in Fla]

OH MY!! What a wonderful surprise! This is really tasty!! I used Arbor Mist Exotic Fruits. I will make this for many years to come!! Thank you for posting this recipe!!