Gooseberry Jelly Sure Jell Recipe

How to Make Gooseberry Jelly Sure Jell

1. Crush 4 cups of gooseberries thoroughly, one layer at a time, or grind them using a food processor.
2. Place the crushed gooseberries in a large saucepan.
3. Add 2 cups of water to the saucepan.
4. Bring the mixture to a rolling boil over high heat.
5. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes.
6. Place three layers of damp cheesecloth or a jelly bag in a large bowl.
7. Pour the prepared gooseberry mixture into the cheesecloth.
8. Tie the cheesecloth closed securely.
9. Hang and let the juice drip into the bowl until dripping stops (approximately 1 hour). You can gently press the cheesecloth to extract more juice.
10. Measure exactly 5 1/2 cups of gooseberry juice into a 6- or 8-quart saucepan.
11. Stir in 1 box (1 3/4 ounces) of Sure-Jell powdered pectin.
12. Add 1 tablespoon of butter to reduce foaming.
13. Bring the mixture to a full rolling boil on high heat, stirring constantly.
14. Stir in 7 1/2 cups of granulated sugar.
15. Return to a full rolling boil and boil exactly 1 minute, stirring constantly.
16. Remove from heat.
17. Skim off any foam with a metal spoon.
18. Ladle the hot jelly immediately into prepared half-pint jars, filling to within 1/8 inch of the tops.
19. Wipe jar rims and threads clean.
20. Cover with two-piece lids and screw bands tightly.
21. Process in a boiling water bath for 5 minutes.