Port Wine Jelly

Instructions

1. 1

   You can use any wine you like for this jelly.

2. 2

   Just substitute your favorite, and eliminate the cinnamon sticks. 2 cups good-quality port wine 3 cups granulated sugar 1 tablespoon freshly-squeezed lemon juice 2 cinnamon sticks, broken in half 3 ounces liquid pectin (Certo®) Prepare canning jars according to manufacturer's directions.

3. 3

   Combine port, sugar, lemon juice and cinnamon sticks in a heavy saucepan.

4. 4

   Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat.

5. 5

   Stir to help dissolve the sugar.

6. 6

   Boil vigorously for 2 minutes; remove the pan from the heat, and immediately add the pectin.

7. 7

   Spoon the jelly into prepared jars, leaving 1/4 inch of headspace.

8. 8

   Place a piece of cinnamon stick in each jar.

9. 9

   Process the jars in a water bath according to the manufacturer's directions, no less than 10 minutes.