Barberry Jelly

1. 1

   Use only fully ripened fruit.

2. 2

   Wash and stem the fruit and measure 8 cups worth.

3. 3

   Place the fruit into a saucepan and mash.

4. 4

   Add 1 cup of cold water and cook over moderate heat till the juice starts to flow (up to 10 minutes).

5. 5

   Strain the juice through a jelly bag, and for each cup of juice add 11/2 cups of sugar.

6. 6

   Place the juice in a deep saucepan and mix in the sugar.

7. 7

   Place over a high heat and bring to a boil. Hold at the boil for 15 minutes or till the mixture passes the jell sheeting test.

8. 8

   Stir the mixture constantly in order to prevent the bottom from burning.

9. 9

   Remove the mixture, skim off the red foam and pour the jelly into hot sterilized jelly jars.

10. 10

    Seal while hot.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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