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Concord grape jelly Recipe

American · Condiment · 35 min total

This homemade Concord grape jelly captures the intense, floral flavor of Concord grapes, perfect for spreading on toast or pairing with cheese.

Ingredients

• 4 pounds Concord grapes
• 1 cup water
• 7 cups granulated sugar
• 1 (1.75-ounce) box powdered fruit pectin

Instructions

1. Wash grapes thoroughly, remove stems, and place in a large pot. Crush grapes with a potato masher. Add water, bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
2. Strain the grape mixture through a fine-mesh sieve or jelly bag, pressing gently to extract juice. Discard solids. Measure exactly 5 cups of juice; if short, add water. If extra, reserve for another use.
3. In a large, deep pot, combine the grape juice and pectin. Stir well. Bring to a full rolling boil over high heat, stirring constantly.
4. Add sugar all at once, stirring to dissolve. Return to a full rolling boil and boil exactly 1 minute, stirring constantly.
5. Remove from heat. Skim off any foam with a metal spoon. Ladle hot jelly into sterilized half-pint jars, leaving 1/4-inch headspace. Wipe rims, apply lids and rings, and process in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes.
6. Cool jars undisturbed for 24 hours. Check seals; store in a cool, dark place for up to 1 year.

Tips

• Use Concord grapes for their unique flavor; other grapes will not yield the same result.
• To test for set, place a small plate in the freezer before starting; drop a spoonful of jelly on the cold plate; if it wrinkles when pushed, it's ready.
• Store opened jelly in the refrigerator for up to 3 months.

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