Ingredients
Jelly Ingredients
- 5 cups pomegranate juice, pure (no sugar added if buying from store)
- 7 cups white sugar
- 1.75 ounces dry regular pectin (1 packet)
- 1 tsp unsalted butter (optional, for reducing foam)
Instructions
- Prepare jars and canning setup: Wash four pint jars, screw bands, and seals with warm soapy water. Set them on a clean kitchen towel to dry. If water bath canning, prepare a large pot with enough boiling water to cover jars by 1 inch.
- Extract juice (if using fresh pomegranates): Crush fresh pomegranate seeds in a blender or food processor and strain through a fine mesh sieve to collect the juice.
- Cook jelly base: In a second pot, combine pomegranate juice, dry pectin, and butter if using. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally.
- Warm jars: Submerge the clean jars in boiling water for a few minutes to warm them, then remove and place on a clean towel to dry.
- Add sugar and boil: Once the juice mixture is boiling, add the sugar and stir to dissolve. Continue stirring until it returns to a boil. Start timing and cook for exactly 2½ minutes.
- Remove foam: Remove the pot from heat and skim off any foam from the surface to improve the jelly’s appearance.
- Fill jars: Ladle the hot jelly into the warm jars, leaving ¼ inch headspace. Wipe rims clean, then apply seals and screw bands tightly by hand.
- Water bath canning (optional): Submerge the sealed jars in boiling water for 10 minutes. Remove and let sit until sealed. Store unopened jars in a cupboard for up to 1 year. Once opened, refrigerate and use within 1 month.
Notes
- Butter reduces foam produced during boiling and makes skimming easier but is optional.
- New Kerr and Ball jar seals do not require prepping in simmering water, but check your seal manufacturer’s instructions.
- If skipping water bath canning, freeze the jelly for up to 1 year. Allow it to cool and leave ½ to 1 inch headspace to allow for expansion.
- For a firmer jelly set, increase the cooking time to 3 minutes after adding sugar.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
