Yesterday I canned 51 jars of cherry jelly, half-pints and quarter-pints. The jars had been sitting out on the counter for about a month, and it's such a relief to have my counter back.
I used cherry juice concentrate I bought from Leelanau Fruit a few years ago. The stuff will keep in the freezer practically forever! To get the four cups of juice the recipe called for, I used 1/2 cup concentrate and 3 1/2 cups water.
I would have canned more if I hadn't run out of pectin. Perhaps I'll do another round in January, as I still have cherry juice concentrate left to use up.
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They look yummy! Are you going to give some as gifts? I love giving homemade goodies.
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Those really would make great gifts.
ReplyDeleteErica and Danielle: I was planning on giving the quarter-pints as gifts! But the jelly didn't gel and it's more of a syrup. I can't decide whether to still give them away or not.
ReplyDeleteDianna, these are beautiful.. Crystal clear..
ReplyDeleteI think you should still give them as gifts.. The syrup on pancakes would be soooo yummy.. ON your gift card , call it cherry syrup instead of jelly..Just perfect!!!
They look yummy. I'd never thought of using juice concentrate to make jelly, but it's sure a whole lot easier than using a jelly bag.
ReplyDeleteThat was a big project, though! I'm sure it makes your kitchen feel much better to have them out of the way.
I read some of your other recent posts and those little pj's stole my heart. I recall sewing pj's for my little son who's now 6'4". Enjoy the little kid days.
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I must give this a try...I love giving jam and jelly as gifts.
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