
A historical preserve from The White House cook book; a comprehensive cyclopedia of information for the home .. (1913). To each pint of juice allow one pound of sugar. Let the raspberries be freshly gathered, quite ripe, pick from the stalks.
Preserved exactly as written in the original source
Let the raspberries be freshly gathered, quite ripe, pick from the stalks
Put them into a large jar after breaking the fruit a little with a wooden spoon
Place this jar, covered, in a saucepan of boiling water
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When the juice is well drawn, which will be in from three-quarters to one hour, strain the fruit through a fine hair-sieve or cloth
Measure the juice, and to every pint allow one pound of white sugar
Put the juice and sugar into a preserving pan, place it over the fire
Modern guidance to help you succeed with this vintage recipe
Extracting juice via a hot water bath (bain-marie) gently heats the raspberries, breaking down cell walls and releasing pectin without destroying it through direct heat. The 1:1 ratio of sugar to juice by weight (approximately 50% sugar concentration) creates an osmotic environment hostile to bacteria and mold while activating the fruit's natural pectin. This method preserves the bright, fresh raspberry flavor better than boiling the whole fruit, as the gentle heating prevents pectin degradation and maintains the delicate fruit compounds responsible for color and taste.
The strained raspberry juice can be frozen for up to 6 months in airtight containers, allowing you to make jelly year-round. Thaw completely and measure before proceeding with the sugar addition and cooking steps. Finished jelly, properly canned using water bath canning method, will keep for up to 1 year in a cool, dark place.
Once opened, store jelly in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks. Unopened jars processed in a water bath can be stored at room temperature in a cool, dark pantry for up to 1 year. If you skip the water bath canning process, refrigerate immediately and use within 3 weeks. Discard if you see any mold, off-odors, or if the seal breaks.
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The strained raspberry juice can be frozen for up to 6 months in airtight containers, allowing you to make jelly year-round. Thaw completely and measure before proceeding with the sugar addition and cooking steps. Finished jelly, properly canned using water bath canning method, will keep for up to 1 year in a cool, dark place.
Once opened, store jelly in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks. Unopened jars processed in a water bath can be stored at room temperature in a cool, dark pantry for up to 1 year. If you skip the water bath canning process, refrigerate immediately and use within 3 weeks. Discard if you see any mold, off-odors, or if the seal breaks.