Raspberry Jelly for Winter
Description
A winter preserve made at home. An amazing type of preserve that can be not only a sweet treat but also a remedy. This is a classic raspberry jelly recipe for winter that can optionally be supplemented with pectin. Jars keep for up to a year in a cool place.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. First, sort through the berries, wash them, and dry them thoroughly.
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Step 2
2. The amount of sugar depends on your taste preferences and can be increased or decreased depending on how sweet the berries are. If desired, you can also add lemon juice to this winter raspberry jelly recipe.
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Step 3
3. Pat-dried berries should be mashed with a potato masher or a spoon. The riper the raspberries, the easier this is to do.
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Step 4
4. You don't need to turn the raspberries into a thick syrup; just mash them until there's plenty of juice, then stir in the sugar.
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Step 5
5. Put on the heat. When the raspberries come to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer the berries for 10–12 minutes until they begin to thicken.
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Step 6
6. Skim off the foam that has formed with a slotted spoon. Meanwhile, prepare clean, sterilized jars.
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Step 7
7. Ladle hot raspberries into the jars.
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Step 8
8. At the very end of making homemade raspberry jelly for winter, sterilize the jars in boiling water for about 7–10 minutes. Then leave the jars upside down to cool.