RED CURRANT & RASPBERRY JELLY

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I first tried this recipe from the "Complete Book of Small Batch Preserving" when I discovered a red currant bush in our garden. We get so many berries from the bush that I freeze them & make this jelly all year round. My grandchildren don't want store-bought jam anymore!

Provided by CountryLady

Categories     Jellies

Time 1h

Yield 8 cups

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 cups red currants, washed &, stemmed
3/4 cup water
4 cups raspberries
7 cups granulated sugar
1 (85 ml) packet liquid fruit pectin

Steps:

  • Using a potato masher, crush currants in a very large stainless steel or enamel saucepan.
  • Add water& bring to a boil over high heat.
  • Reduce heat, cover& boil gently for 10 minutes.
  • Add raspberries, return to a boil& boil gently for 3 minutes.
  • Strain mixture through a coarse sieve, pressing pulp to extract juice& discarding the solids.
  • If you want, you can now pour the juice through a jelly bag (cheesecloth)- I'm lazy& don't do this!
  • You should have 4 cups of juice - when I don't get that amount, I top up with cranberry cocktail - combine juice with sugar in a very large stainless steel or enamel saucepan.
  • Bring to a boil& boil hard, stirring constantly, for 1 minute.
  • Remove from heat, stir in pectin& ladle into sterilized jars, leaving 1/2 inch head space.
  • Be sure to remove any air bubbles.
  • Place jars into boiling water in canner, add enough water to cover lids by 2 inches& return to boil.
  • Boil for 5 minutes.
  • Remove from canner, cool, label& store in cool, dark place.

izzy hardie
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I can't wait to try this recipe!


Reinhardt Waldeck
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This is the perfect jelly for a summer picnic.


Terreza Scott
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This jelly is a little too sweet for my taste, but I still enjoyed it.


shopon mia
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I made this jelly for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


BEGETAFIKIR WALLE
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy jelly. I love that it only requires a few ingredients.


tineyi kairiza
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I've been making this jelly for years, and it's always a hit. My friends and family love it!


siam badsha
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This jelly is so easy to make and it's so delicious. I love the combination of red currants and raspberries.


Malebogo Gontse
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I made this jelly with wild red currants and raspberries, and it turned out beautifully. The flavor is so unique and delicious.


Ahnijka Bellamy
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This jelly is a little too tart for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. I think it would be great on toast or pancakes.


Nusrat Nusrat Akthr
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I've tried several red currant and raspberry jelly recipes, and this one is by far the best. It's so simple to make and the flavor is amazing.


Jasmin Fuentes
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This is a great recipe for red currant and raspberry jelly. It's easy to follow and the jelly turns out delicious.


Mr Dipu
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This jelly is delicious! I made it with frozen red currants and raspberries, and it turned out great. It's a little tart, but I like that.


Gandapur9 gandapur9
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I love this jelly! It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. I've used it on toast, pancakes, and even in cocktails.


Brian Connolly
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This is the best red currant and raspberry jelly I've ever tasted. It's the perfect balance of sweet and tart, and it has a beautiful red color.


Nomthandazo Mathafeni
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I've made this jelly several times now, and it's always a hit with my family and friends. It's so easy to make, and the results are always delicious.


Talha Dar
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This jelly is absolutely delicious! I made it with fresh red currants and raspberries from my garden, and it turned out perfectly. The flavor is bright and tart, with just the right amount of sweetness. I love it on toast or scones, or even just by i