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Prepare JARS: Boil jars on rack in large stockpot filled with hot water 10 min.
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Meanwhile, place flat lids in saucepan; cover with water.
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Bring to boil; remove from heat.
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Let jars and lids stand in hot water until ready to use.
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Drain well before filling.
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Prepare PECTIN MIXTURE: Gradually add pectin to boiling water in medium bowl, stirring constantly.
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Let stand 10 min.
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or until pectin is completely dissolved, stirring occasionally.
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Trial BATCH: Measure 1 cup unset jam or jelly, 2 Tbsp.
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sugar and 1 Tbsp.
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Pectin Mixture (from step 2) into small saucepan.
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Bring to full rolling boil (a boil that doesn't stop bubbling when stirred) on high heat, stirring constantly.
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Boil 30 sec., stirring constantly.
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Remove from heat.
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Skim off any foam.
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Pour jam or jelly into prepared jar; cover.
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Let stand 24 hours before checking set.
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Refrigerate remaining Pectin Mixture.
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Remainder OF BATCH: Do not remake more than 8 cups of jam or jelly at one time.
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If Trial Batch sets, follow the recipe above, using listed measures of sugar and Pectin Mixture for each 1 cup of jam or jelly.
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Measure jam or jelly into stockpot.
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Bring to full rolling boil; boil 30 sec., stirring constantly.
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Remove from heat.
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Skim off any foam with metal spoon.
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Ladle into sterilized jars, filling to within 1/4 inch of tops.
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Wipe jar rims and threads.
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Cover with two-piece lids.
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Screw bands tightly.
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Discard any leftover pectin mixture.
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PROCESS JARS: Bring boiling-water canner, half full with water, to simmer.
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Place jars on elevated rack in canner.
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Lower rack into canner.
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(Water must cover jars by 1 to 2 inches.
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Add boiling water, if necessary.)
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Cover; bring water to gentle boil.
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Process 5 min.
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for jelly, or 10 min.
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for jam.
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Remove jars and place upright on towel to cool completely.
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After jars cool, check seals by pressing middle of lids with finger.
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(If lid springs back, lid is not sealed and refrigeration is necessary.)