Elderberry Jelly

Name: Elderberry Jelly
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 5 cups
Ingredients: 3 pounds elderberries; 1 package (1-3/4 ounces) powdered fruit pectin; 3 tablespoons lemon juice; 1/2 teaspoon butter; 4 cups sugar; 5 half-pint jars

Total Time Prep: 40 min. Process: 5 min. + cooling

Yield 5 cups

Test Kitchen Approved

This simple elderberry jelly recipe captures the unique flavor and health benefits of these sought-after little berries.

Ingredients

3 pounds elderberries
1 package (1-3/4 ounces) powdered fruit pectin
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon butter
4 cups sugar
5 half-pint jars

Directions

In a large saucepan, over medium heat, cook berries; crush thoroughly. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until tender, 20-25 minutes
Strain cooking juices over large bowl, discard skins. Return 3 cups liquid to saucepan (reserve remaining juice for later use). Add pectin, lemon juice and butter.
Bring to a rolling boil over medium-high heat. Add sugar; return to a boil. Cook one minute longer.
Ladle hot mixture into hot sterilized half-pint jars, leaving 1/4-in. headspace. Remove air bubbles and adjust headspace, if necessary, by adding hot mixture. Wipe rims. Center lids on jars; screw on bands until fingertip tight.
Place jars into canner with simmering water, ensuring that they are completely covered with water. Bring to a boil; process for 5 minutes. Remove jars and cool.

Nutrition Facts

2 tablespoons: 104 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 3mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (20g sugars, 2g fiber), 0 protein.

This dark, richly floral jelly has a unique wild grape flavor with a whisper of anise. It's wonderful on fresh muffins or buttered homemade bread, or try it dolloped on yogurt or vanilla ice cream. —Mandy Naglich, New York, New York

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