port jelly

How To Make port jelly

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  Step 1
  Place all the ingredients (expect the pectin (if using)) into a large saucepan or maslin pan. bring slowly to a simmer stirring all the time to ensure the sugar dissolves.
• Step 2
  Add pectin at this point if you are using it. Continue to simmer and stir for 6 minutes.
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  Step 3
  Remove from heat and pour into sterilised jars. Seal and allow to cool fully before labelling. ****See steps 4 - 6 for how to sterilise jars and lids.
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  Step 4
  Rinse jars in hot water and stand upside down on a baking tray. Place in centre of the oven and bake for 30 minutes at 180C. Remove jars from oven just before jelly is ready and place upright on tea-towel on work surface. - use good quality oven gloves when handling the jars. I highly recommend the use of a jar wrench to hold and lift the jars. *see step 6
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  Step 5
  Rinse lids in hot water and place top down in a saucepan. Cover with water and bring to boil. Keep on a rolling boil for ten minutes. Drain and place open side down on kitchen paper. When putting the lids on the jars do them up firmly but not too tight.
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  Step 6
  <------ here is a picture of my set-up and equipment.
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