Homemade Concord Grape Jelly

This homemade Concord Grape Jelly is the perfect combination of sweet and tangy flavors. Made with fresh Concord grapes, this jelly is great on toast, biscuits, or as a topping for desserts. It's a simple recipe that will impress your family and friends.

Ingredients

• 4 cups fresh Concord grapes
• 4 cups sugar
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 1 package powdered pectin

Directions

1. Wash and remove stems from the grapes. Place grapes in a large pot and crush them using a potato masher.
2. Add water to the pot and simmer over low heat for 10 minutes.
3. Strain the grape mixture through a cheesecloth or jelly bag to remove seeds and skins.
4. Return the strained juice to the pot and add sugar and lemon juice. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly.
5. Stir in powdered pectin and boil for 1 minute.
6. Remove from heat and skim off any foam that forms on the surface.
7. Pour hot jelly into sterilized jars, leaving 1/4 inch of space at the top. Seal the jars and process in a hot water bath for 10 minutes.
8. Allow the jelly to cool and set before serving.

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