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*** GRAPE JELLY

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Me

MAKING GRA[E JELLY
The Durdel way
cut off the bunches and leave together�
Make sure to get all sperwebs and etc off.. We cut back the vines so that we can get to the grapes easier�.We had lots of grapes every year and not every other year�
Wash at least 2 times and put in large cooker and cover to top OF GRAPES with water .. Bring to a boil and then simmer for about 25 minutes�. Let cool for awhile then use a metal strainer with small holes and pour thru. After that use a wire strainer and strain the juice thru�. We make up the juice with specks of grape peelings and then we wait for a day or two or freeze it to make jelly later�. The grape peelings cook up and the jelly is so dark and grapy�.
TO MAKE UP THE JELLY
Make jelly with 5 cups of juice and 1 box of sure jell in large pan with 1 tsp. oleo bring to a full rolling boil stiring all the time�.. Add 7 cups of sugar, ALL AT ONCE�.THEN STIR until it comes to full boil and then continue to stir after it can�t be stir down for 1 MINUTE�skim off any foam then pour into jelly jars or pint jars and clean off the tops and seal with lids and bands�Make sure they are tight� then turn them upside down and don�t move for 24 hours�.
Tonya and Jim are finishing up 25 pints right now as I am writting this down,,,