Lemon Jelly

GreekVegetarianIntermediate10 minBy Northstar

Ingredients

Servings
4
  • 0.5 cup lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp grated lemon rind
  • 0 cup water
  • 0 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 each bottle liquid fruit pectin
  • 3 each to 4 drops yellow food color

Instructions

  1. 1

    Combine lemon juice, lemon rind and water in a bowl.

  2. 2

    Let stand for 10 minutes.

  3. 3

    Strain and pour into large saucepan.

  4. 4

    Add sugar to juice mixture; mix well.

  5. 5

    Bring to a hard boil over high heat, stirring constantly.

  6. 6

    At once, stir in the fruit pectin.

  7. 7

    Bring to a full rolling boil and boil for 1 minute, stirring constantly.

  8. 8

    Remove from heat.

  9. 9

    Stir in food color.

  10. 10

    Skim off foam with metal spoon.

  11. 11

    Ladle into hot sterilized jars.

  12. 12

    Cover immediately with 1/8-inch hot paraffin.

  13. 13

    Yields 5 cups.

Tags

greekjoy-of-canning