Blueberry jelly

 
                              BLUEBERRY JELLY
 
 Recipe By     : Elaine Soper (ToH Aug/Sept 96)
 Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Condiments
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
 --------  ------------  --------------------------------
    2      quarts        fresh OR frozen blueberries
    4      cups          water
   12      cups          sugar
    2      pouches       (3 oz each) liquid fruit pectin
 
 Place blueberries in a large kettle and crush slightly. Add water; bring to
 a boil. Reduce heat to medium; cook, uncovered, for 45 minutes. strain
 through a jelly bag, reserving 6 cups juice. Pour juice into a large kettle;
 gradually stir in sugar until dissolved. Bring to a boil over high heat,
 stirring constantly. Add pectin; bring to a full rolling boil. Boil for 1
 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat. Skim foam. Pour hot into
 sterilized hot jars, leaving 1/4-in headspace. Adjust caps. Process for 5
 minutes in a boiling-water bath.
 YIELD: 6 pints 
 
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