Low Sugar Mixed Berry Jelly (Made with Store-Bought Juice)
This easy mixed berry jelly recipe uses store-bought juice for a quick, no-fuss way to enjoy homemade jelly year-round. With a sweet-tart flavor and beautiful color, it's perfect for spreading on toast, layering in desserts, or gifting in jars. Made with low-sugar pectin, it delivers all the berry goodness with less sugar than traditional recipes.
Equipment
- water bath canner
- Canning Tools
- 5-6 half pint jars
Ingredients
- 4 cups mixed berry juice
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/4 tsp butter optional, to help reduce foaming
- 3 cups sugar
- 1 box sure jell low or no sugar added pectin
Instructions
- Prepare your jars: Wash jars, lids, and bands in hot soapy water. Keep jars warm until ready to use.
- Add juice, lemon juice, and butter into a large pot.
- Combine 1/4 cup of sugar and pectin, and whisk it into the juice. Bring to a boil over high heat, stirring constantly.
- Add the sugar and return to a full rolling boil. Boil hard for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- Remove from heat and skim off foam if needed.
- Ladle into hot jars, leaving ΒΌ-inch headspace. Wipe rims, apply lids and bands finger-tight.
- Process in a water bath canner for 10 minutes (adjust for altitude).
- Let jars sit for 5 minutes with the lid off. Remove jars and let sit undisturbed for 12-24 hours before checking seals and storing.