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To: MomwithHope

Take some of those blackberries & make a batch of this - a favorite among my family & friends. I use the cheap Oak Leaf Merlot from Walmart - the merlot flavor really comes through in a nice way:

Blackberry Merlot Jelly

https://highlandsranchfoodie.com/blackberry-merlot-jelly-recipe-holiday-gifts-from-the-kitchen/

I use the 2nd method in the post:

Sure-jell low sugar pectin and followed their directions on the insert for the process.

The 2nd batch jelled within a couple hours. Sure-jell has you mix 1/4 cup sugar with a packet of their powdered pectin. You bring that mixture and the wine and berries to a boil and then add the rest of the sugar. Bring to a boil for one full minute then pour into jars and water bath.

My note: when you dump the rest of the sugar in, don’t panic!! Just keep breaking up the clumps - you have enough time to get them out before the mixture boils.


25 posted on 08/05/2023 1:51:42 PM PDT by Qiviut (I'm not out of control, I'm just not in their control. $hot $hills: Sod Off)
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To: Qiviut

Thanks for the recipe. We are a no alcohol house and when I make preserves I use no pectin, just cook down slow and add some sugar to taste (not much) and lemon juice. Just did that with a bunch of red raspberries. Strong berry flavor but we love it. I always use a non stick big skillet.


27 posted on 08/05/2023 2:46:13 PM PDT by MomwithHope (Forever grateful to all our patriots, past, present and future. )
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