Frances ) writes:

> Seriously I cooked it to 110 centigrade as marked on the thermometer.
> The reciept didn't say how long one should boil it for Would that make
> a difference?

no. once it reaches the correct temperature it's usually ready. I confirm by
lifting the spoon 8-10 inches above the pot on its side and watching how
the liquid runs off back into the pot. As soon as it starts to run off the
spoon in two places it's ready to pour into the jars.

You can reheat your runny jelly and try again adding pectin or sugar. they
say to test for pectin before addign the sugar but I've done it after
reheating and old batch for which I did nto test for pectin the first
time, and it worked for me.

We had a wet summer and not a great wild grape crop but I made 12 cups of
good grape jelly. It helps to know the secret places where the magic vines
grow.

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