Best 6 Canned Grape Jelly Regular On The Lighter Side Recipes

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Cooking with canned grape jelly can be a delicious and easy way to add flavor and sweetness to your meals. However, traditional recipes using canned grape jelly can often be high in sugar and calories. If you're looking for a lighter version of your favorite grape jelly recipes, there are a few simple swaps and substitutions you can make to reduce the sugar and calorie content without sacrificing taste. In this article, we'll share some tips and tricks for creating delicious and healthier dishes using canned grape jelly, so you can enjoy your favorite recipes without the guilt.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

GRAPE JELLY



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Yield: 4 x quarter-litre jars (1/2 pint / 8 oz)

Provided by Healthy Canning

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 kg grapes ((4 lbs. Purple or black grapes))
125 ml water ((1/2 cup / 4 oz))
4 tablespoons lemon juice ((bottled. 2 oz / 60 ml))
4 teaspoons calcium water ((20 ml))
200 g white sugar ((1 cup / 8 oz))
4 teaspoons Pomona Pectin

Steps:

  • Wash grapes. Remove stems.
  • Put grapes in a pan with the water.
  • Bring to a boil.
  • Lower heat to a simmer, then cover, and let simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Remove from heat, mash the grapes.
  • Put mashed fruit in a jelly bag.
  • Let drip for 2 to 4 hours, or overnight.
  • Measure how much juice you got. You need 1 litre (4 cups / 32 oz) of juice. If you didn't end up with that, see notes below.
  • Put the juice in a pot.
  • LIQUID SWEETENERS (HONEY, AGAVE, LIQUID STEVIA, ETC): See special directions below before proceeding further.
  • DRY SWEETENERS (SUGAR, SPLENDA, POWDERED STEVIA, ETC): Mix the pectin powder with the sugar in a small bowl or a measuring cup, set aside. Add the lemon juice and the calcium water to the pot. Bring pot contents to a boil, then add pectin mixture.
  • ALL SWEETENERS: When pot returns to a boil, let boil for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
  • Skim surface scum off OR if desired strain again one last time through a jelly bag.
  • Ladle into 125 ml (4 oz) or quarter-litre (1/2 US pint / 8 oz) jars.
  • Leave 1 cm (1/4 inch) headspace.
  • Debubble, adjust headspace if needed.
  • Wipe jar rims.
  • Put lids on.
  • Process in a water bath or steam canner.
  • Process jars for 10 minutes; increase time as needed for your altitude.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 2 g, Calories 67 kcal, Carbohydrate 17.3 g, Protein 0.4 g, Fat 0.2 g, Sodium 14 mg, Fiber 0.9 g, Sugar 16.5 g

GRAPE JELLY



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This is a short and simple grape jelly recipe.

Provided by JELLYKO

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Canning and Preserving Recipes     Jams and Jellies Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 3

3 cups grape juice
5 ΒΌ cups white sugar
1 (2 ounce) package powdered fruit pectin

Steps:

  • Sterilize and dry jars for jelly, and set side. I like to use my dishwasher. New lids are recommended for best results.
  • Combine grape juice and pectin in a large pot over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, and stir one minute at a rolling boil. Stir in sugar for a few minutes to completely dissolve. Remove from heat.
  • Ladle the hot jelly into the jars, leaving 1/2 inch of space at the top. Wipe rims of jars with a clean dry cloth. Cover with a lid and ring to seal. Let stand 24 hours at room temperature, then refrigerate. Jelly may take up to a week to set. Once set, it is ready to serve. Store in the refrigerator for up to three weeks, once set. If canning for long term storage, process in a hot water bath for 10 minutes, or contact your local extension for processing times in your area.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 94.3 calories, Carbohydrate 24.2 g, Protein 0.1 g, Sodium 0.5 mg, Sugar 24.2 g

GRAPE JELLY



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Grape jelly is my favorite. My husband makes this for me. He makes blackberry, plum and crab apple too. He is an excellent cook. He is the canner in our family--he cans everything!! The cooking time is only after it comes to a boil.

Provided by Darlene Summers

Categories     Jellies

Time 32m

Yield 6 pints

Number Of Ingredients 3

5 cups grape juice (about 3 1/2 pounds of ripe grapes)
1 (1 3/4 ounce) box of sure-jel pectin
7 cups sugar

Steps:

  • First make the grape juice using clean washed grapes.
  • To 3 1/2 pounds of clean grapes add 1 1/2 cups water.
  • Bring to a boil and simmer covered for 10 minutes.
  • Strain and squeeze out all of the juice with a jelly cloth, or whatever means you have.
  • In a very big pan, put 5 cups of the juice.
  • Add the fruit pectin to the juice.
  • Mix well.
  • On high heat, bring to a full rolling boil, and boil hard for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  • Stir in sugar all at once, and bring back to a full rolling boil, again boil hard for 1 minute stirring constantly.
  • Remove from heat, skim off foam and pour into hot jars.
  • If using paraffin, pour hot paraffin in on top of jelly.
  • Or seal with canning lids.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1056.6, Fat 0.3, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 29.5, Carbohydrate 272, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 262.8, Protein 0.8

HOME CANNING GRAPE JELLY RECIPE - (4.2/5)



Home Canning Grape Jelly Recipe - (4.2/5) image

Provided by cwyorkiex3

Number Of Ingredients 2

2 quarts grapes - I used a mixture of concord, red, and white grapes.
6 cups sugar

Steps:

  • Start by preparing jars,and get water in your canner heating. Grape Jam Recipe: Place grapes in a stock pot and mash lightly with a potato masher to start juice flowing. Heat on medium heat until grapes are soft and juicy. Run grapes through a food mill or squeezo strainer to remove skins and seeds. I ended up with about 5 cups juicy pulp. Place a spoon in the freezer...trust me you'll use it in a bit, just do it. Combine this with 6 cups sugar. Bring to a boil stirring constantly. Boil rapidly. As jam thickens skim off the foam if necessary. Check to see if jam has gelled. Take a little bit of jam in that frozen spoon in your freezer. (did you do it?) The spoon will quickly cool a bit of jam and you can see if it is starting to jel. Ladle into hot pint jars leaving 1/4 inch head space. Wipe rims and place two piece canning lids. Pack and process according to water bath canning instructions. Don't forget to adjust for altitude. Processing time : 1/2 pints or pints Process for 10 minutes if you are below 6000 ft elevation. 15 minutes if you are above 6000 ft elevation.

GRAPE JELLY



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To determine whether or not the jelly is done cooking, use a candy thermometer and the "sheeting method," described below. Don't use overripe fruit for jelly, as it may not set up well.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes

Time 5h

Yield Makes 3 to 3 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 pounds grapes
1 cup water
Sugar
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Coarse salt

Steps:

  • Combine fruit and water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and cook, partially covered, mashing occasionally with a potato masher, until fruit is very soft, 10 to 15 minutes. Transfer mixture to a fine sieve set over a heatproof bowl; let drain without pressing on fruit, 4 hours. Strain again through sieve lined with damp cheesecloth. Measure juice; you will have 3 to 4 cups.
  • In a large heavy-bottomed pot, bring juice to a boil. Add 3/4 cup sugar for each cup of juice. Add lemon juice and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Return to a boil and cook, stirring frequently, 8 to 12 minutes. To test if jelly is done, dip a large metal spoon in, lift it horizontally above pot, and let mixture drip back in. Jelly is done when mixture has thickened slightly and drops of it slide together off spoon in a sheet. (Temperature should register 221 degrees on a candy thermometer.) Skim foam from top.
  • Ladle jelly into clean containers, leaving 3/4 inch of headroom. Let cool completely. Cover, label, and refrigerate up to 1 month, or freeze up to 1 year.

CANNED GRAPE JELLY (REGULAR & ON THE LIGHTER SIDE)



CANNED GRAPE JELLY (Regular & On The Lighter Side) image

I've canned a lot of jellies over the years & several kinds of grape jellies: purple, white, muscadine, mustang jelly & wild grape jelly. Have basically used the same recipe for all. A fellow JAP member asked for a recipe for canning red grape jelly. Parts of this I got from a Ball Blue Book.

Provided by Peggi Anne Tebben @cookiequeen

Categories     Jams & Jellies

Number Of Ingredients 3

- 5 cups grape juice (about 4 1/2 pounds concord grapes and 1/2 cup water)
- 1 package powdered pectin, like sure jell
- 6 cups sugar

Steps:

  • To prepare juice: Select one-fourth firm-ripe and threefourths fully-ripe grapes. Wash and stem grapes. Crush grapes.
  • Add water; cover; bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat; simmer 10 minutes.
  • To prevent formation of tartrate crystals in jelly, let juice stand in a cool place 12 to 24 hours; strain through a damp jelly bag or several layers of cheesecloth to remove crystals that have formed.
  • Combine grape juice and pectin in a large saucepot.
  • Bring to a boil over high heat, stirring constantly. Add sugar, stirring until dissolved.
  • Return mixture to a rolling boil. Boil hard 1 minute,stirring constantly.
  • Skim foam if necessary.
  • Heat the flat parts of your lids in a small saucepan of water that covers lids until boiling.
  • Ladle hot jelly into hot. sterilized jars, leaving 1/4" headspace.
  • Place on the lids & adjust. Only should be finger tight.
  • Process 5 minutes in a boiling-water canner. This means to place jars in a large pot of hot water about the same temperature as the jars of jelly you are putting in there, so they won't break.Water needs to be just over the top of the jars. Place over high heat, with lid on canner & bring water to a boil. When water starts to boil, start timing your 5 minutes. Turn off heat & remove from canner & place on kitchen towel to drain & cool. Leave room in between jars for cooling. Do not touch the jars until the next day.
  • Check jars a few hours after you bring them out to make sure they sealed & the kids are sunk in, not popped up. If they are not sealed after 3 hours, put new lid on & reseal.
  • ON THE LIGHTER SIDE: GRAPE JELLY with GELATIN 2 packages or 2 tablespoons unflavored gelatin 1 bottle (24 ounces) unsweetened grape juice 2 tablespoons unsweetened lemon juice 2 tablespoons liquid sweetener In a saucepan, soften gelatin in grape juice and lemon juice. Bring to a rolling boil, dissolving gelatin; boil 1 minute. Remove from heat. Stir in liquid sweetener. Pour into hot sterilized jars. Seal. Store in refrigerator. Yield: about 1 pint ( 1 tablespoon = 11 calories.)

Tips:

  • Use ripe grapes: The riper the grapes, the sweeter and more flavorful your jelly will be.
  • Choose the right type of grapes: Some grapes are better for making jelly than others. Concord grapes are a popular choice because they have a high pectin content, which helps the jelly to set.
  • Wash the grapes thoroughly: This will remove any dirt or debris that could affect the taste of the jelly.
  • Remove the seeds from the grapes: This is a tedious task, but it's worth it to get a smooth, seedless jelly.
  • Use a large pot for cooking the jelly: The jelly will expand as it cooks, so it's important to have a pot that's large enough to accommodate it.
  • Bring the jelly to a rapid boil: This will help to extract the pectin from the grapes and prevent the jelly from crystallizing.
  • Add sugar gradually: Adding the sugar all at once can cause the jelly to crystallize. Add it gradually, stirring constantly, until the jelly reaches the desired consistency.
  • Test the jelly for doneness: The jelly is done when it reaches a temperature of 220 degrees Fahrenheit (104 degrees Celsius) or when a small amount of jelly placed on a cold plate wrinkles when pushed with your finger.
  • Remove the jelly from the heat and skim off any foam: This will help to give the jelly a clear appearance.
  • Pour the jelly into sterilized jars and seal them: This will help to prevent spoilage.

Conclusion:

Canning grape jelly is a great way to preserve the summer harvest and enjoy delicious jelly all year long. By following these tips, you can make sure that your jelly turns out perfectly every time.

Canned grape jelly is a versatile condiment that can be used in a variety of ways. It can be spread on toast or crackers, used as a glaze for chicken or pork, or added to fruit salads and yogurt. It's also a great gift idea for friends and family.

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