Red Wine Jelly
This easy low sugar wine jelly is delicious with cheese or on sandwiches, and makes an ideal host gift. Stock your fridge for the holidays!
Servings: 3.5 cups
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Equipment
- large non-reactive pot like a Dutch oven
Ingredients
- 750 ml Merlot, or other red wine
- 10 cardamom pods, optional
- 1.75 ounces Sure-Jell Pectin, use Sure-Jell for Less or No Sugar Needed Recipes (be sure to use this one, in the pink box)
- 3/4 cup sugar, divided
Instructions
- Pour wine into a non-reactive heavy bottomed pot.
- Lightly crush the cardamom pods with the side of a rolling pin and add them to the pot. Don't lose any of the little black seeds! Bring the pot to a simmer, then turn off the heat and let steep for 20 minutes.
- Strain the cardamom from the wine and return the wine to the pan.
- Mix 1/4 cup of the sugar, the pectin, and 3/4 cup water in a small bowl and stir to combine. Add to the wine and bring to a boil over high heat, whisking constantly.
- Once the wine is at a boil, add the remaining 1/2 cup sugar, and continue to stir or whisk until the mixture is boiling again. Boil for 2 minutes, stirring all the time.
- Remove from the heat and skim any foam off the top of the wine. Use a funnel to fill your jelly jars with the hot liquid. I suggest using several smaller jars rather than one or two large ones.
- Let cool completely at room temperature, then cover and refrigerate for 12 - 24 hours until firm. The jelly will keep in the refrigerator for up to 2 months, and it can be frozen, see directions below.
Notes
To freeze wine jelly:
- Use an airtight, freezer-safe container or jar, leaving some space at the top to allow for expansion.
- Thaw in the refrigerator when ready to use, giving it time to soften gradually.
- The texture may become slightly looser after freezing, but a quick stir should restore its original consistency.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 Tablespoons · Calories: 25 kcal · Carbohydrates: 4 g · Protein: 0.1 g · Fat: 0.04 g · Saturated Fat: 0.003 g · Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.002 g · Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003 g · Sodium: 2 mg · Potassium: 21 mg · Fiber: 0.2 g · Sugar: 3 g · Vitamin A: 0.03 IU · Vitamin C: 0.1 mg · Calcium: 3 mg · Iron: 0.1 mg
Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate only. This information comes from online calculators. Although The View from Great Island attempts to provide accurate nutritional information, these figures are only estimates.
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