Our 12 Days of Edible Gifts continues with a juicy homemade jelly. I used to think that jams and jellies took hours to can, but I'm glad I realized was wrong. This recipe for pomegranate jelly takes only 15 minutes of active time, and costs under $10 to make. Most importantly, it's a heartfelt gift. Turn the jelly into a pretty package by using a festive ribbon to tie the container together with a few baguettes and a cloth napkin. To make your own pomegranate jelly this holiday, read more.
Adapted from Martha Stewart
Ingredients
4 cups store-bought pomegranate juice
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
6 cups sugar
1 1/2 pouches liquid pectin (3 ounces each; 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon)
Directions
- Put pomegranate juice, lemon juice, and sugar into a large stockpot. Bring to a rolling boil.
- Add liquid pectin; return to a rolling boil, and cook 1 minute.
- Immediately transfer jelly to jars.
- Set jars over an ice-water bath to cool, then transfer to refrigerator.
Makes 7 cups. Jelly will keep refrigerated for up to a month.
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Lom Bok
Ooh interesting. I keep forgetting pomegranates aren't just for shampoo..
1I''ll bet this is so delicious!
2This is a really pretty gift idea, especially all wrapped up like that.
3yeah that's so nice! it would look really pretty with a piece of fabric over the lid tied with raffia or ribbon
4Would this work with any type of juice?
5Yum, this sounds great, I might have to try this!!! Got to get some Jars!
6@goatimpact -- yes, it should work with other juices! You could do a grape jelly with grape juice, and so forth...
7That looks tasty!!
8Is that bread with it? How do you make that, it look delicious!
9the bread looks good too! i'm dying to find a good walnut cranberry bread recipe.
but back to the jelly. an awesome gift idea that i will experiment with this weekend
10@zeze/soniabonya — I bought the bread at Trader Joe's! Can't take credit for it.
11ohh, ok, thanks, it does look yummy though, I have to go to Trader Joe's, haven't seen mini-baguettes.
12This sounds wonderful...but what if I wish to preserve longer....how long would one have to boil in a boiling water bath (at sea level please, I can do the conversions myself) to can and have year-round?
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