Homemade Red Currant Jelly

Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Homemade Red Currant Jelly.

1. Step 1

   Start by placing fresh red currants into a spacious pot, ready to unleash their vibrant flavor.

2. Step 2

   With a potato masher or berry crusher, thoroughly crush the currants to release their juices.

3. Step 3

   Pour in 1 cup of water and bring the mixture to a lively boil over medium-high heat.

4. Step 4

   Once it reaches a rolling boil, lower the heat and let it simmer for about 10 minutes, allowing the currants to impart their essence.

5. Step 5

   After simmering, strain the mixture through a jelly cloth or cheesecloth to separate the luscious juice from the solids, measuring out 5 cups of the extracted nectar.

6. Step 6

   In a large saucepan, combine the measured juice with 7 cups of white sugar, stirring as you heat the mixture over high heat until it bubbles vigorously.

7. Step 7

   When it reaches a full boil, add 4 fluid ounces of liquid fruit pectin and stir well, allowing it to return to a rolling boil for exactly 30 seconds.

8. Step 8

   Once done, remove the saucepan from the heat and skim off any foam that has formed on the surface of your jelly.

9. Step 9

   With care, ladle or pour the hot jelly into sterile ½-pint jars, filling each to within ½ inch of the top.

10. Step 10

    Wipe the rims of the jars with a clean, damp cloth to ensure a perfect seal.

11. Step 11

    Cap each jar with new sterile lids and rings, then process them in a simmering water bath for 10 minutes to secure that delightful freshness.

12. Step 12

    Enjoy the satisfaction of preserving the essence of summer in every jar!.