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Pomegranate Jelly
We live where pomeganates grow very well, and this jelly is made tons of ways. This is a basic start.
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5h

Category: Canning Recipes

Ingredients

For 1 Batch(es)

Recipe

3 1/2 cup(s) pomegranate juice
1 pkg powdered pectin
5 cup(s) sugar
1 tablespoon(s) lemon juice

Pomegranate Jelly Directions

  1. In a 6 qt pot, combine juice, lemon juice, and pectin, stir to dissolve. Place mixture over high heat and bring to a boil, stirring constantly so it wont burn.
  2. Add sugar, mix well, continue stirring and bring back to a full rolling boil, continue boiling for 2 minutes.
  3. Remove from heat, skim foam and pour into sterilized containers leaving 1/8 inch head space. Seal and cool.
  4. If desired, or you're worried you can process the jelly in a water bath or steam canner for 5 minutes.
  5. To prepare