Red Currant Jelly

Name: Red Currant Jelly
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 60 min
Ingredients: 4 pounds fresh red currants; 1 cup water; 7 cups white sugar; 4 fluid ounces liquid fruit pectin

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A classic red currant jelly made from fresh currants. This came from my one of my mother's handwritten recipe cards. I do not know its origin, but know it probably dates back to the early 1940's.

Recipe by BJBORSODY

Updated on September 20, 2022

Prep Time:

30 mins

Cook Time:

30 mins

Total Time:

1 hrs

Servings:

64

Yield:

8 - 1/2 pint jars

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Ingredients

4 pounds fresh red currants
1 cup water
7 cups white sugar
4 fluid ounces liquid fruit pectin

Directions

Place the currants into a large pot, and crush with a potato masher or berry crusher if you have one. Pour in 1 cup of water, and bring to a boil. Simmer for 10 minutes. Strain the fruit through a jelly cloth or cheese cloth, and measure out 5 cups of the juice.
Pour the juice into a large saucepan, and stir in the sugar. Bring to a rapid boil over high heat, and stir in the liquid pectin immediately. Return to a full rolling boil, and allow to boil for 30 seconds.
Remove from heat and skim off foam from the top. Ladle or pour into sterile 1/2 pint jars, filling to within 1/2 inch of the top. Wipe the rims with a clean damp cloth. Cover with new sterile lids and rings. Process covered in a bath of simmering water for 10 minutes or the time recommended by your local extension for your area.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

101	Calories
0g	Fat
26g	Carbs
0g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 64
Calories 101
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0g	0%
Sodium 1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 26g	9%
Dietary Fiber 1g	5%
Total Sugars 24g
Protein 0g
Vitamin C 12mg	58%
Calcium 10mg	1%
Iron 0mg	2%
Potassium 83mg	2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.