Grape Jelly

Homemade grape jelly is a sweet, smooth spread made from fresh grapes, sugar, and pectin. It has a rich purple color, a luscious, slightly tangy flavor from the grapes, and a texture that’s firm yet spreadable. To make it, grapes are first crushed and simmered to release their juice. The juice is then combined with sugar and pectin (either powdered or liquid) and cooked to the point of gelation, which is when it thickens and can be jarred.