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Mimosa Jelly

Source of Recipe

From "Food in Jars" by Marisa McClellan


Recipe Introduction

"This jelly strives to be a spreadable version of that beloved weekend brunch cocktail. It combines the tang of freshly squeezed orange juice with the pleasant buzz of sparkling wine. If you're looking for a good party favor for a bridal shower, put this jelly up in those adorable, 4-ounce jelly jars and tie on a tag with a length of striped bakery twine. The cuteness of it all is certain to make your guests swoon."

List of Ingredients

â—¦ 4 cups freshly squeezed orange juice
â—¦ 1 cup sparkling wine
â—¦ 4 cups granulated sugar
â—¦ 2 (3-ounce) packets liquid pectin


Recipe

Prepare a boiling water bath and three regular-mouth 1-pint jars. Place the lids in a small saucepan, cover them with water, and simmer over very low heat.

In a large, nonreactive pot, combine the orange juice, sparkling wine, and sugar and bring them to a boil over high heat. Cook, stirring frequently, for 15 to 25 minutes, until the volume in the pot is greatly reduced.

While you continue to stir, clip a candy thermometer to the pot and watch until the jelly reaches 220° F. It should look thick and syrupy and the bubbles should look like bright orange molten lava.

Add the liquid pectin and boil for an additional 5 minutes. Test the set of the jelly using the saucer test. If it doesn't pass, return the pot to the heat and cook for an additional 5 minutes before repeating the test.

When the jelly has reached the desired consistency, pour it into the prepared jars. Wipe the rims, apply the lids and rings, and process in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes.

Makes three 1-pint jars