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Ridiculously Easy Merlot Wine Jelly

Perfect with charcuterie and cheese boards, this Merlot Wine Jelly is super easy to make - no canning skills needed! It also makes a wonderful glaze for shrimp, chicken pork, lamb..., a gourmet PB&J, a fabulous salad dressing and will transform everyday toast into an epicurean delight!

Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 242 servings
Calories: 18 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 750 ml Merlot wine 1 25.4-ounce bottle
  • ½ cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1.75 ounces powdered pectin 49g
  • 4½ cups granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon butter I use salted butter

Instructions

For wine jelly that WILL NOT be put through a hot water bath:
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  1. Determine the number of jars/lids you will need (number will depend on the size of your jars) and wash them in hot, soapy water or run them through the dishwasher. (The recipe makes 42 ounces of jelly.)
  2. Combine wine, lemon juice, and pectin in a large saucepot and bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring frequently.
  3. Add the sugar and butter. Stir until dissolved.
  4. Bring the mixture to a full rolling boil (a boil that cannot be stirred down). Boil for 1 minute, stirring frequently.
  5. Remove from the heat. Skim any foam off the top with a spoon.
  6. Ladle into clean jars, leaving ½-inch headspace.
  7. Tighten the lids and allow the jars to sit at room temperature until completely cooled and the jelly is set.
  8. Refrigerate or freeze until ready to use. Keep refrigerated or frozen when not in use.
For wine jelly that WILL be put through a hot water bath:
  1. Determine the number of jars and 2-piece lids you will need (the number will depend on the size of your jars) and sterilize them by submerging the jars in boiling water for 10 minutes. (The recipe makes 42 ounces of jelly.)
  2. Combine wine, lemon juice, and pectin in a large saucepot and bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring frequently.
  3. Add the sugar and butter. Stir until dissolved.
  4. Bring the mixture to a full rolling boil (a boil that cannot be stirred down). Boil for 1 minute, stirring frequently.
  5. Remove from the heat. Skim any foam off the top with a spoon.
  6. Ladle the hot jelly into hot, sterilized jars, leaving ½-inch headspace.
  7. Tighten the 2 piece lids. Process for 5 minutes in a boiling water bath.

Notes

  • See Café Tips above in the post for more detailed instructions and tips to ensure success.
  • If you prefer to use Metric measurements there is a button in each of our recipes, right above the word “Instructions”. Just click that button to toggle to grams, milliliters, etc. If you ever come across one of our recipes that doesn’t have the Metric conversion (some of the older recipes may not), feel free to leave a comment and I will add it.
  • ** This recipe makes 42 ounces of jelly. The number of jars you will need will be determined by the size of your jars. My jars are 6 ounces so I got 7 jars of jelly.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1teaspoon Calories 18kcal (1%) Carbohydrates 4g (1%) Protein 0.005g (0%) Fat 0.02g (0%) Saturated Fat 0.01g (0%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.001g Monounsaturated Fat 0.002g Trans Fat 0g Cholesterol 0.02mg (0%) Sodium 1mg (0%) Potassium 5mg (0%) Fiber 0.02g (0%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 0.3IU (0%) Vitamin C 0.2mg (0%) Calcium 0.3mg (0%) Iron 0.02mg (0%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 242servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 18

% Daily Value*

Serving 1teaspoon
Calories 18kcal 1%
Carbohydrates 4g 1%
Protein 0.005g 0%
Fat 0.02g 0%
Saturated Fat 0.01g 0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.001g 0%
Monounsaturated Fat 0.002g 0%
Trans Fat 0g 0%
Cholesterol 0.02mg 0%
Sodium 1mg 0%
Potassium 5mg 0%
Fiber 0.02g 0%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 0.3IU 0%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0%
Calcium 0.3mg 0%
Iron 0.02mg 0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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