Wisconsin in spring doesn't offer many choices for fresh fruit so sometimes "locally sourced" means "whatever was on sale at the Piggly Wiggly". So, as I was perusing the aisles for over priced groceries I came across this juice that was on sale this week.
This looked like a good candidate for some quick and easy jelly. I used the same method that I used for the Mango Lemon Jelly from a few weeks ago:
- 4 cups juice
- 1 package of pectin
- 4 cups sugar
I know that the mango lemon jelly failed on the first attempt so I made a few changes to help this jelly work out the way it should. First I changed the pots that I used to cook the jelly opting for a wider pan with more surface area for the jelly. Second, I was more careful about achieving a full rolling boil.
- Mix juice and pectin, bring to a boil
- Add sugar and return to a boil and cook for one minute
- Pour into sterilzed jars and process for five minutes
- Such a pretty color! Anyway after five minutes in boiling water take them out and let them cool.
So that's it. It gelled up just the way I hoped it would and tastes great. My husband said it was "refreshing" and my daughter wouldn't stop chewing long enough to tell me what she thought and instead just gave a thumbs up. I'm putting this one in the success column and moving on to the next project.
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