Orange Jelly
1 pkg. powdered pectin
2 cups lukewarm water
6 oz. frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed
2 1/2 cups + 2 cups sugar , divided
1/4 cups fresh lemon juice
Mix the pectin slowly into the lukewarm water
in a 2 quart bowl. Stir constantly until dissolved.
Let stand 45 minutes. Stir occasionally but do
not beat.
Pour orange concentrate into a 1 quart bowl.
Add the lemon juice and 2 1/2 cups of the sugar.
Mix thoroughly. All the sugar will not dissolve.
Add the remaining 2 cups of the sugar to the dissolved pectin.
Stir until all the sugar is dissolved
Mix the juice mixture with the pectin mixture. Stir
constantly until all sugar is dissolved
Pour into can or freeze jars, leaving 1/2" space at top.
Adjust caps. Let stand until set, up to 24 hours.
Freeze or refrigerate.
Makes about 4 half pints.
