Oregon Grape-Apple Jelly

Ingredients

• 2 CUPS OREGON GRAPE JUICE (FROM APPROX. 2 QUARTS OF OREGON GRAPES)
• 2 CUPS APPLE JUICE CONCENTRATE
• 1 PKG. MCP PECTIN
• 4 ½ CUPS SUGAR

Directions

1. ADD JUICES TO A KETTLE; STIR IN PECTIN UNTIL IT DISSOLVES.
2. PLACE OVER HIGH HEAT, BRING TO A BOIL, STIRRING CONSTANTLY TO AVOID SCORCHING.
3. ADD SUGAR; MIX WELL.
4. CONTINUE STIRRING AND BRING TO A FULL ROLLING BOIL (A BOIL THAT CANNOT BE STIRRED DOWN).
5. BOIL HARD, EXACTLY 2 MINUTES.
6. REMOVE FROM HEAT.
7. SKIM FOAM AND POUR INTO HOT, STERILIZED JARS TO WITHIN 1/8 INCH OF TOP.
8. PLACE LIDS ON JARS, TIGHTEN BANDS, PLACE IN A HOT WATER BATH, AND BOIL FOR 10 MINUTES.

FROM CHARLOTTE HERON, CHOTEAU, MONTANA