Maxines Black Raspberry Jelly For Canning Recipes

MAXINE'S BLACK RASPBERRY JELLY (FOR CANNING)

Steps:

• Crush blackberries using a food mill and reserve juice. Strain juice off of blackberries and set aside. Measure reserved juice. Add concord grape juice to reserved blackberry juice so that it totals 3 cups of juice.
• Add sugar, lemon juice and 1/2 of the box of dry jello to a pan. Bring to a rolling boil. Add certo and cook for 4 minutes.
• Put in jars and cover with paraffin wax. Seal jars by properly canning. Alternatively, store in refrigerator for a week and enjoy fresh jelly.

BLACK RASPBERRY JELLY

Steps:

• Crush black raspberries in a bowl. Pour berries into a sieve or cheesecloth over another bowl; let hang and drip into the bowl until dripping stops. Press gently. Measure 3 cups juice and pour into a large pot.
• Stir lemon juice into the juice in the pot. Stir in sugar. Bring mixture to a full, rolling boil over high heat, stirring constantly. Stir in pectin quickly. Return to a full boil and boil exactly 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Skim off any foam from mixture using a metal spoon.
• Inspect canning jars for cracks and rings for rust, discarding any defective ones. Immerse in simmering water. Wash new, unused lids and rings in warm soapy water.
• Ladle jelly mixture quickly into hot, sterilized jars, filling within 1/8-inch from tops. Run a clean knife or thin spatula around the insides of the jars to remove any air bubbles. Wipe rims with a moist paper towel to remove any residue. Top with lids and screw rings on tightly.
• Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil and lower jars 2 inches apart into the boiling water using a holder. Pour in more boiling water to cover jars by at least 1 inch. Bring to a rolling boil, cover, and process for 5 minutes.
• Remove the jars from the stockpot and let rest, several inches apart, for 24 hours. Press the center of each lid with a finger to ensure the lid does not move up or down. Remove the rings for storage and store in a cool, dark area up to 1 year. Refrigerate opened jellies for up to 3 weeks.