Easy Concord Grape Jelly
A simple, beginner-friendly recipe for homemade Concord grape jelly with options for pectin or no pectin. Perfect for canning and gifting.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Total Time: 35 min
- Yield: 4 half-pint jars 1x
- Category: Preserves
- Method: Canning
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups Concord grape juice (strained)
- 3 cups granulated sugar
- 1 (1.75 oz) package powdered pectin (optional)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Sterilize jars and lids for canning.
- Combine grape juice, lemon juice, and pectin (if using) in a large pot. Bring to a boil.
- Add sugar and stir until dissolved. Boil for 1-2 minutes if using pectin, or until thickened if not.
- Skim off foam, then pour hot jelly into jars, leaving 1/4-inch headspace.
- Process jars in a water bath for 10 minutes. Let cool and check seals.
Notes
- For seedless jelly, strain grapes through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth.
- Adjust sugar to taste if using no-pectin method.
- Store unopened jars in a cool, dark place for up to a year.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tbsp
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 12
- Sodium: 0
- Fat: 0
- Saturated Fat: 0
- Unsaturated Fat: 0
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 13
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 0
- Cholesterol: 0