Grape Jelly

It's peanut butter, jelly time. 😋  

My kids have grew up singing this song. Not sure who sings it, and not sure of all the words. But, what is life without a PB&J. What is even better is when your father in law raises grapes and asks you if you would like to come and harvest. 

Grape Jelly

3.5 lbs of ripe Concord Grapes (de-stemed, and washed) (5 cups of Juice)

1 1/2 cups water

7 cups Sugar

1 pkg. Sure Jell

1/2 tsp. Butter

9 Jelly Jars

De-stem and wash grapes thoroughly, place in a large sauce pan with 1.5 cup of water and then mash with a potato masher. Bring to a boil, and let simmer for 10 minutes. Stir and mash the mixture every few minutes. Pour hot mixture through a sieve, an measure out the exact amount of juice and sugar. Add the juice to large saucepan. Stir in 1 pkg of sure Jelly into juice. Add the butter. Bring mixture to a full rolling boil. Boil for 1 minute. Stir constantly. Add sugar that you have premeasured already to the juice. Bring mixture back up to a rolling boil and boil for 1 min. Remove from heat. Ladle .into prepared jars leaving 1/4" space at the top. Clean the rim of the jar and add the 2 piece lids, and tighten them down as best you can. Process them in a hot water bath form of canning for 5-7 minutes. Remove when allotted time is done. Allow to cool on towel for 24 hours to ensure a great seal. ENJOY!