Pomegranate Jelly

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Pomegranate Jelly

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Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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10 large Pomegranates
3 ounces Liquid pectin or
2 ounces Dry pectin
2 tablespoons Lemon juice
6 cups Sugar

To extract juice, cut crowns off pomegranates and score peel of each in several
places. Immerse pomegranates, one at a time, in cool water in a large bowl;
break into sections and separate seeds. Skim off floating peel and membrane;
discard. Drain seeds.

In a 5- to 6-quart kettle on high heat, combine seeds and 1/2 c.
water. Cover and cook until seeds are soft when pressed, about 10 minutes.

Set colander lined with cheesecloth in a bowl. Pour in seeds and liquid. Tie
cloth closed. Wearing rubber gloves, squeeze bag to extract remaining juice.
Measure; you need exactly 4 cups (if amount is short, add water).

If using liquid pectin, combine pomegranate juice, lemon juice, and sugar in
an
8- to 10-quart kettle; bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Add liquid pectin
and bring to a boil that cannot be stirred down. Boil, stirring, for exactly 1
minute.

If using dry pectin, combine pomegranate juice, lemon juice, and pectin. Bring
to a boil over medium-high heat. Stir in sugar and bring to a boil that cannot
be stirred down; boil, stirring, exactly 2 minutes.

Pour hot jelly to within 1/4 inch of rim of hot, sterilized, 1- or 2-cup
canning jars. Wipe rims and put hot lids and rings in place.
Set jars on a rack in a deep kettle; add boiling water to cover.
Bring to simmering; simmer 10 minutes. Cool jars on a towel for 2 days. Makes
about 7 cups. From: connally@vms.cis.pitt.edu on rec.food.recipes

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