Roasted Garlic Jelly Recipe

Elevate your culinary creations with this exquisite Roasted Garlic Jelly! Perfect as a savory glaze for meats, a delightful spread for crusty bread, or a unique addition to your charcuterie board. This recipe uses white balsamic vinegar for a light and delicate jelly, but dark balsamic can be substituted for a richer, more robust flavor. Learn the secrets to achieving a crystal-clear jelly from the Ball Complete Book of Home Preserving, with altitude adjustments for perfect results. Get ready to impress your friends and family with this gourmet treat!

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 120 mins
Calories 312.4 kcal
Protein 1g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Roasted Garlic Jelly

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How to Make Roasted Garlic Jelly

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Roast 1 whole head of garlic until soft and caramelized (about 45-60 minutes).
  3. Once cool enough to handle, squeeze out the roasted garlic cloves into a bowl. Measure 1 cup of roasted garlic cloves
  4. Combine the garlic cloves, 1 cup white balsamic vinegar, 1/4 cup water and 1 package (1.75 oz) powdered pectin in a saucepan.
  5. Bring the mixture to a rolling boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly.
  6. Add 4 cups sugar, and stir until completely dissolved.
  7. Return to a rolling boil and boil hard for one minute, stirring constantly.
  8. Remove from heat and skim off any foam.
  9. Ladle the hot jelly into sterilized jars, leaving 1/4-inch headspace.
  10. Wipe the jar rims clean, place lids and rings on jars and process in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes (adjust processing time based on your altitude – consult a reliable canning resource for altitude adjustments).
  11. Remove jars from canner and let cool completely. Check seals – lids should not flex.
  12. Once cooled completely, label and store in a cool, dark place.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

269g

Fat

1g

Carbs

23g