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                               CASSIS JELLY

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Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Desserts                         Jams

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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                        INGREDIENTS:
   3       c            Fresh currant juice, or
                        -fresh cranberry-apple
                        Juice, or fine quality
                        -commercially canned
                        Unprocessed juice, strained
   1       c            Cassis
   2       tb           Lemon juice
   3 1/4   c            Sugar
   3       oz           Liquid pectin (1/2 bottle)

  Servings: makes 4 - 1/2 pint jars Notes: A perfect garnish for poultry and
  game. A gourmet replacement in all desserts, sauces, or glazes calling for
  currant jelly.
  
  DIRECTIONS: Place fruit juice, cassis, lemon juice, and sugar in heavy
  saucepan over high heat. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Add liquid
  pectin and, stirring constantly, cook until mixture comes to a full,
  rolling boil. Boil for 1 minute. Remove from heat and skim off foam with
  metal spoon. Immediately pour into hot sterilized jars and vacuum seal (hot
  water bath method, or can be refrigerated up to 6 weeks).
  
  Source: Gourmet Preserves by Judith Choate, ISBN# 1-55584-038-8
  
  From: Sallie Austin
 


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