Sweet Red Wine Jelly for the Holidays

We sampled some wine jelly a couple of years ago when on vacation.

I thought it was good, and have planned to make it during the holidays ever since I 

tasted it.

This year I carved out a couple of hours to make it.

It turned out great.

It also makes great gifts.

 Sweet Red Wine Jelly

I found this recipe on instructables.com

I followed the basic directions.

First of all,

you can use any type of wine.

Use your favorite because the jelly will definitely taste like it!

A white, red, rose, sweet, or dry.

Or try all of them.

Next gather your ingredients.

2 cups of wine, I like sweet red

3-1/4 cups of sugar

1 pouch liquid pectin

 Measure the wine and sugar.

 Wash all the jars and lids and bands.

Put the jars in a large pot with enough water to cover the jars 

by 1 or 2 inches.

Bring to a boil.

This sterilizes the jars.

 Put the lids into a small pot and just cover with water.

Bring the water to a little below boil.

 Bring the sugar and wine mixture to a full rolling boil.

 Quickly stir in the pectin.

 Return to a full boil and cook

EXACTLY 1 minute,

stirring constantly.

 Remove from heat and pour into a large measuring cup

with a lip to make filling the jars easier.

 Remove the jars from the water.

Pour liquid jelly into the jars within 1/4 inch

from the top.

Wipe the rims clean.

Put the lids and bands onto the jars.

 Process the jars.

 Return the jelly jars into a pot of water.

Get the water to 180 degrees, somewhat below boiling.

If you don't have a canning rack to put the jars on in the boilid water,

use a small cake rack or folded dish towel in the 

bottom of the pan.

 Heat the jars in the water, uncovered, for 10 minutes.

Lift the jars from the water and set on a towel to cool.

The jelly will set as it cools.

Test the seal on the jar by pressing down in the center of the lid.

If the lid stays down, the jars are sealed.

 Clear, red, sweet wine jelly goodness!

Enjoy now or later.

Delicious!