Cardamom Grape Jelly

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 17

Sweet and Spiced Cardamom Grape Jelly Recipe

by The Chefin Jelly

Prep

20 min

Cook

40 min

Ready In

60 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	3 1/2 lbs concord grapes , stemmed , washed making 5 cups of juice
	1 1/2 cups water
	1 box dry pectin
	6 -7 cups sugar ( this calls for 7 but 6 is sweet enough and does thicken to a jell )
	1 tablespoon green cardamom pods , crushed and placed in a tea infuser

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

320

Sugar

60g

Fat

Cardamom Grape jelly is the perfect gift for friends and family who love sweet and spiced food. This recipe is a delightful combination of fresh, juicy grapes flavored with green cardamom pods. Cardamom, a spice commonly used in Indian cooking, provides a unique taste and aroma to the jelly. This jelly is a versatile spread that can be enjoyed in many sweet dishes, as well as a marinade or glaze for meat and poultry dishes.

Instructions

1.	Fill a large pot with the concord grapes and water. Bring to a boil and stir occasionally to break down the grapes.
2.	Once the grapes have broken down, strain the mixture through a fine mesh strainer, separating the solids from the juice.
3.	Combine the grape juice and dry pectin in a large pot. Stir until the pectin is completely dissolved.
4.	Add the crushed cardamom pods in the tea infuser and place them in the pot, bringing the mixture to a rolling boil.
5.	Add the sugar gradually, stirring constantly to avoid lumps. Boil the mixture for about a minute and stir to dissolve fully.
6.	Remove the tea infuser and pour the jelly into sterilized jars. Let them cool down before sealing them.

PROS

This grape jelly recipe has a unique, aromatic flavor with the addition of green cardamom pods to sweetened concord grapes.

The jelly sets perfectly without being too sweet or too thick, and is perfect for canning or gifting.

Great as topping for cupcakes, toast, scones, croissants, and biscuits.

CONS

This recipe uses a lot of sugar, which is necessary for the jelly to set and stay preserved.

It may take some time to process the grape jelly through the strainer to obtain just the juice.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Although grape jelly is high in sugar, it does offer some health benefits. Concord grapes are loaded with antioxidants, fiber, and vitamin C that can help boost the immune system and improve heart health.
Green cardamom pods are also known to contain compounds that can help reduce blood pressure and potentially help with digestive issues.