Orange Juice Jelly

This is a great orange jelly recipe for when you are in the mood to make jelly but have no fresh fruit on hand.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 173 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 ½ cups water
• 4 ½ cups white sugar
• 2 (6 ounce) cans frozen orange juice concentrate
• 1 (1.75 ounce) package powdered fruit pectin
• 6 half pint canning jars with lids and rings

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Sterilize the jars and lids in boiling water for at least 5 minutes.

Step 2

Remove the jars from the stockpot and place onto a cloth-covered or wood surface, several inches apart, until cool.

Step 3

Place orange juice concentrate, water, and pectin in a saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat, stirring constantly. Once mixture reaches a boil, add sugar and return to a simmer, stirring constantly. Boil hard for 1 minute, then remove from heat and skim off any scum that has formed at the top.

Step 4

Pour jelly into the hot, sterilized jars, filling within 1/2 inch of the top. Wipe the rims of the jars with a moist paper towel to remove any food residue. Top with lids; screw on rings.

Step 5

Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then carefully lower the jars into the pot using a holder. Leave a 2-inch space between the jars. Pour in more boiling water, if necessary, until water level is at least 1 inch above the tops of the jars. Bring water to a full boil, cover the pot, and process for 5 minutes.

Step 6

Once cool, press the top of each lid with a finger, ensuring that the seal is tight (the lid does not move up or down at all).