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Currant Jelly

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Ingredients

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4 quarts currants
sugar
paraffin wax

Nutritional information

1304.1
Calories
11 g
Calories From Fat
1.2 g
Total Fat
0.1 g
Saturated Fat
0 mg
Cholesterol
36.9 mg
Sodium
341.4 g
Carbs
31.3 g
Dietary Fiber
310 g
Sugars
18.8 g
Protein
2304g
Serving Size

Currant Jelly

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    I squeezed mine because I'm impatient and it jelled perfectly and was clear too! I think if you squeeze it, more pectin gets into the mix and it jells.

    • 740 min
    • Serves 3

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    Currant Jelly, This recipe, from Canadian Living, calls for a combination of red & white currants Cultivated white currants are available at farmer’s markets & specialty stores Since I’m a lucky person with a red currant bush in my yard, I don’t do the combo The prep time includes the dripping time Use this tart/sweet jelly on toast, glaze a pork roast OR check out the Zaar recipes that use it!, unique and delicous, This recipe, from Canadian Living, calls for a combination of red & white currants Cultivated white currants are available at farmer’s markets & specialty stores Since I’m a lucky person with a red currant bush in my yard, I don’t do the combo The prep time includes the dripping time Use this tart/sweet jelly on toast, glaze a pork roast OR check out the Zaar recipes that use it!


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    Steps

    1
    Done

    Pick Over the Currants, Removing Leaves and Poor Berries but Do not Stem Them.

    2
    Done

    Put Currants in a Colander and Wash Well.

    3
    Done

    Pour Into a Pot and Mash Well With a Potato Masher.

    4
    Done

    Boil Until the Berries Become a Mush and Allow to Drip Through a Jelly Bag Overnight.

    5
    Done

    Do not Squeeze the Mash If You Want Sparkling, Clear Jelly.

    6
    Done

    Next Morning, Measure the Juice and Put an Equal Amount of Sugar Into Another Vessel.

    7
    Done

    Warm the Sugar in a Very Slow Oven-- About 150 F to 200 F-- For 1/2 Hour or So.

    8
    Done

    Heat the Juice to the Boiling Point and Pour Over Sugar Into Another Container.

    9
    Done

    Stir Until Sugar Is Completely Dissolved.

    10
    Done

    Do not Cook Mixture.

    11
    Done

    Instead, Pour Into Glasses While Still Hot.

    12
    Done

    It Will Jell Perfectly.

    13
    Done

    Seal the Glasses With 2 Thin Layers of Paraffin and a Lid.

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