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Grandma's Grape Jelly Recipe

A treasured family recipe passed down through generations, Grandma's Grape Jelly captures the sweet taste of summer. This easy-to-follow recipe uses fresh grapes to create a delicious homemade jelly that's perfect for spreading on toast, biscuits, or using in your favorite desserts. Relive the taste of Grandma's kitchen with this classic recipe!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Calories 6357.8 kcal
Protein 19g
Rating 5.0 (3 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Grandma's Grape Jelly

  • 4 pounds ripe grapes
  • 4 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 box (1 3/4 ounces) powdered fruit pectin

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How to Make Grandma's Grape Jelly

  1. **Prep the Grapes:** Gently stem 4 pounds of ripe grapes.
  2. **Crush the Grapes:** Thoroughly crush the grapes using a potato masher or your hands.
  3. **Extract the Juice:** Add 1 cup of water to the crushed grapes. Bring to a boil in a large saucepan, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
  4. **Strain the Juice:** Line a colander with cheesecloth or a jelly bag. Pour the grape mixture into the bag and let it drain, squeezing gently to extract as much juice as possible. You should have approximately 4 cups of juice.
  5. **Make the Jelly:** In a large saucepan, combine 4 cups of grape juice with 4 cups of granulated sugar. Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved.
  6. **Bring to a Boil:** Place the saucepan over high heat and bring the mixture to a rolling boil, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
  7. **Add Pectin:** Stir in 1 box (1 3/4 ounces) of powdered fruit pectin.
  8. **Boil for 1 Minute:** Continue to boil hard for exactly 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  9. **Remove from Heat and Skim:** Remove from heat and skim off any foam from the surface.
  10. **Jar the Jelly:** Carefully pour the hot jelly into sterilized jars, leaving ¼ inch headspace. Wipe the rims clean and seal with lids and rings.
  11. **Process Jars (optional):** For longer shelf life, process the filled jars in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes (adjust processing time based on your altitude).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

1 g

Sugar

6438g

Fat

3g

Carbs

548g

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