Grape Jelly

1. 1

   Soak and wash grapes; remove stems.

2. 2

   Crush grapes and add to water in a Dutch oven, mixing well.

3. 3

   Cover and place over high heat and mixture comes to a boil.

4. 4

   Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.

5. 5

   Press mixture through a cheesecloth or strainer, extracting 4 cups juice.

6. 6

   Allow juice to sit overnight in a cool place.

7. 7

   Strain juice through a cheesecloth.

8. 8

   Combine juice and sugar in a large Dutch oven, stirring well.

9. 9

   Place over heat. Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture comes to rapid boil.

10. 10

    Add pectin and bring to boil.

11. 11

    Boil 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and skim off foam with metal spoon.

12. 12

    Pour quickly into hot sterilized jars.

13. 13

    Leave 1/2-inch headspace.

14. 14

    Seal with layer of paraffin.

15. 15

    Cover with lids.

16. 16

    Yields 4 pints.

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