Grape Jelly

Easy to make - good for food storage; any berry can be substituted for grapes

• Ready In: 4 hrs
• Serves: 8-10

Ingredients

• 4  lbs concord grapes (yields 3 cups juice)
• 4 1⁄2 cups sugar

Directions

1. Wash then steam grapes (about 5-10 minutes, you want a soft and squishy texture).
2. Place in pan and mash ONLY until juice starts. Allow a few stems to remain over grapes.
3. Place pan over low heat and bring to a simmer cook for additional 10 minutes.
4. Place grapes in clean cloth bag over large bowl to drain. When all the juice is drained chill till quite cold.
5. Add sugar,a little at a time, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Pour into jelly glasses and let stand for at least 3 hours.
6. Cover with paraffin and seal.