makes: 7 half pint jars
(recipe from growitcookitcanit.com)
Ingredients:
- 2 12-ounce bottles of stout beer
- 1 package powdered Sure-Jell pectin
- 3 ½ cups sugar
- Bring canner to a boil. Wash jars and lids. Put lids in a bowl and cover with boiling water with the canner.
- In a large, non-reactive pot, bring the beer and powdered pectin to a rolling boil. It will be very frothy, that’s normal. Stir in sugar and bring back to a rolling boil. Cook on high heat for two full minutes.
- Pour hot jelly into jars. It will still be very frothy. I decided to leave a thick layer of foam on top of the jellies to imitate the way dark beer looks in a glass, but you could certainly skim it off with a spoon if you like. I only wanted a little froth on top, so I ladled the jelly into jars and led the air bubbles rise to the top for a few minutes before I screwed the lids on.
- Wipe rims clean, screw on lids, and process half pint jars for 5 minutes.
I haven't tried this recipe - but I am completely intrigued by it and think I may have to make some soon..... maybe today!! Happy St. Patrick's Day! Cheers!
