I have decided to leave my Patriotic music up in running and will do so until our Presidential Election. As morale for the American Public is slightly low, I wanted something to help us reflect on what our Founding Fathers based this country on so many years ago. My decision won't be based on words freely spoke, but on actions that deserve my vote. I will vote based on the Love of my country as well as it's people and for those who freely fight to keep me safe. While I don't enjoy war with anyone, including the innocent, I also want to be sure those who are fighting for my freedom and their families are kept safe. Thats where my vote and that of other Americans is most important. Please Join me in prayer for my country as we embark on hard decisions and fight for the freedoms and privledges set by our Founding Fathers and fought so bravely over the years by American Soldiers. I pray also for friends and family of other soldiers from other countries who also fight for the freedoms of their countries. In God may we ALL trust! Love to each and every one of you no matter what country your from. ~Rebekah
Updated: Help! Processing Jelly Time please?!
Tuesday, January 1, 2008
Posted in Recipes From the KitchenWe don't really drink a whole lot, we usually have a toast for the New Year and that's about it. I don't like to waste things and so I saw we had over half the bottle left and thought I could make Champagne Jelly. I am using Pamona's Pectin and thus have what I need. With one Exception: The instructions tell me to wipe the top of the jar and seal with jar lid. Umm, wouldn't I have to process the jar though? For how long would I process the Jelly? Anyone have any idea please?? Thank you!
Dear friends have responded to let me know that the processing for Pints are 10min. and 5 min. for half pints.
Thanks to all who posted the information for me. My jelly turned out nice!
Rebekah
Champagne Jelly Recipe #40440
35 min
| 1 (1 3/4 | ounce) package dry pectin |
| 3/4 | cup water |
| 3 | cups champagne or dry white wine |
| 4 | cups sugar |
- Thoroughly mix pectin and water in large saucepan.
- Bring to boil over high heat and boil 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- Reduce heat to medium and immediately add champagne and sugar.
- Keep mixture just below boiling and stir until sugar is dissolved, about 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat.
- Skim off foam with metal spoon if necessary.
- Pour quickly into hot sterilized half-pint jars.
- Seal at once with 1/8-inch hot paraffin or canning lids.
- Serve with poultry or meat.
Recipe from: Recipezaar.com
Comments
Wednesday, January 2, 2008 - processing the jelly...
Posted by mulberrylane
I'm assuming you want to know how long you ought to process the jelly with a waterbath after putting the lid on it, right? If so, it is generally 10 minutes in a waterbath at sea level. I myself do 5 minutes for 1/2 pint jars and 10 minutes for pint jars. I basically get the jelly good and hot and the jar lid good and hot and take it out. The recipe you have is older, and probably processing was not done. Using the paraffin wax somewhat says this is an older recipe. To process the jelly the old fashioned way, you have already cooked it down several minutes already by the recipe. Pouring the jelly into boiled jars (I boil mine for about 10 minutes to sterilize), you would then fill the jar, wipe it clean and seal it with a lid and ring and then flip it on it's top for 5 minutes to place the hot jelly near the rubber so that it will soften and seal to the jar. I will leave it longer if the jelly isn't setting yet, but if it is beginning to set, I will turn it over after 5 minutes. (Otherwise you'll end up with bubbles on the bottom of your jar).
Also, I am thinking that for this recipe, it is basically an alcohol base with sugar... it is not a fruit that may be carrying a germ or bacteria. SO it is likely it does not need the waterbath, even though the USDA recommends waterbathing for all jellies. Again, it is a personal decision... it's not law... just a decision you need to make. I lost some strawberries to not waterbathing the jars... so I am choosing to waterbath.
Warmly, ~Melissa
Edited by mulberrylane on Tuesday, January 1, 2008 at 11:55
Wednesday, January 2, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by pljammie
Most jellies are processed for 10 minutes...a few are longer. I make a tea jelly and it is processed for 15 minutes.
Mrs. P
Wednesday, January 2, 2008 - Thank You Dear Friends!!
Posted by Hisirishgem
You helped a great deal. I've made the jelly and it turned out very nice! I do have the bubbles which I'm hoping won't cause the jelly to go bad. I'll have to remember to turn the jelly upside down next time.
Thank You both so much for your responses!
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