Grape Jelly - grapes

Method

• Wash ripe but not over ripe grapes (a few green ones add to success.)
• and drain.
• Put into a large kettle and cook over medium heat until grapes are soft.
• Put into jelly bag and drain.
• (add no water)
• Now use 2 cups (475 ml) juice at a time - not more.
• Bring two cups juice to a boil (full rolling boil)
• Reduce heat and add three cups sugar.
• Mixture must not boil after sugar is added.
• Stir constantly til sugar is dissolved.
• Very important for jelly will crystalize if sugar isn't dissolved.
• Pour into glasses immediately and cover with paraffin
• This same receipe makes delicious jam using the grape pulp.