POMEGRANATE JELLY

      Title: POMEGRANATE JELLY
  Categories: Preserves
       Yield: 3 Servings
  
   3 1/2 c  Pomegranate juice
            -fresh or frozen, thawed
     1/4 c  Lemon juice
       1 pk Powdered pectin (2 oz.)
   4 1/2 c  Sugar
  
   Prepare 3 pint-sized canning jars, as per normal canning procedures.
   In a large kettle, combine the pomegranate juice, lemon juice, and
   pectin. Over high heat, bring to a rolling boil, stirring constantly.
   Add the sugar and stir to blend; bring to a second rolling boil; then
   boil exactly 2 minutes. Remove jelly from heat immediately when time
   is up. Let stand a minute to allow foam to form; then carefully
   remove the foam. Pour hot jelly quickly into hot jars, filling jars
   to within about 1/8-inch of tops. Carefully wipe off rim of jar.  Put
   lid on each jar as it is filled, screwing band on as tightly as you
   comfortably can. Cool jars away from drafts on a towel. Makes 3
   pints. OTHER NOTES: For an easy way to remove seeds, cut the crown
   end off each pomegranate and lightly score the peel lengthwise down
   the sides in several places. Put the scored fruit in a bowl or sink
   of cold water and let soak at least 5 minutes. Holding the fruit
   under water, break sections apart with your fingers and separate the
   seeds from the pulp; as you work, the seeds sink to the bottom and
   the pulp and peel float. With a wire strainer, skim off the pulp.
   POMEGRANATE JUICE: Whirl about 1-1/2 to 2 cups pomegranate seeds at a
   time in a blender until liquefied. Pour through a cheesecloth-lined
   wire strainer and let drain gradually. (Or to speed the straining,
   wear rubber gloves and press small amounts of seeds and juice at a
   time through the cheesecloth.) Store in refrigerator up to 5 days, or
   freeze for longer storage.  One medium-sized pomegranate makes about
   1/2 cup juice.
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