Reviewed: May 19, 2012

I put it on salami as an appetizer and its in most excellent!

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Reviewed: May 15, 2012

I used two 3 oz pectin packs instead of one 2 oz powder pectin pack, and my jelly set up beautifully. The jelly has a definite wine aroma, and as a nondrinker I still thought it had a wine taste to it, although the alcoholic aftertaste was gone. This will get mixed reviews, even from wine lovers. One wine lover in my household adored it and thought it was a novel concept, and the other thought it was weird, even when it was served with cream cheese and crackers as recommended. I think including a mini recipe booklet of recipes to use this with would be helpful, especially including things like cakes drenched in melted wine jelly, or using it as the base of a sauce.

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Lyssa

Reviewed: Mar. 17, 2012

Excellent idea for wine we don't like to drink..easy too!

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MONICA397

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Marrero, Louisiana, USA

Living In: Bixby, Oklahoma, USA

Reviewed: Jan. 17, 2012

Amazing jelly. For those of you that got a wine sauce, I suggest that you check the proof of the wine you are using. The higher the proof, the harder it will be for the jelly to set. Alcohol doesn't exactly "set", so the higher the alcohol content, the increased likeliness of a wine "sauce."

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Heidi Rose

Cooking Level: Expert

Reviewed: Dec. 9, 2011

I made this with a cheap cabernet sauvignon. I doubted myself when it came to the jelly setting, so I opened all my jars and re-boiled everything. I wish I hadn't, the only part that didn't set was a little bit on top; everything else was fine. I ate it on regular toast with butter. I can't wait to try it with cream cheese and crackers!

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Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Kent, Ohio, USA

Living In: San Antonio, Texas, USA

Reviewed: Dec. 2, 2011

this was great over cream cheese with crackers. my first batch I didn't read the instructions clearly and did not set. 2nd batch I made sure to read carefully, and it turned out great. Fyi, a 750ml bottle of wine is just under 3.5 cups, so no need to measure out the bottle. I tried it with a cabernet, I think I will try next a merlot and riesling.

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Cooking Level: Intermediate

Reviewed: Nov. 29, 2011

I revised my review. I made the jelly yesterday morning. It did not jell. But this morning I woke up and tried it. It had jellled. So delicious. I made it with Brotherhood Christmas spiced wine. Wow! These are really nice Christmas gifts. Conclusion -- Wine jelly takes at least 24 hours to jell. I did alot more reading about making jelly. It seems as long as you boil - rolling explosive boil-- for the one timed minute after adding the sugar to get the temperature up, it should not fail to jell.

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JHeyse

Reviewed: Nov. 9, 2011

This was not only my first time canning but I also halved the recipe (which I've read is a big no-no) and it came out perfect! I used an Okanagan Shiraz and followed the directions to a T... it gelled and sealed! What a great introduction to jelly-making--thanks Juanita!

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jessicalikesbaking

Reviewed: Oct. 9, 2011

I followed this recipe exactly and it did not set up...I'm confused and disappointed...the remainder in the bottom of the pot set up fine, but not the jars...

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JeN

Reviewed: Sep. 25, 2011

Delicious made it with a Merlot and Champagne turned out perfect. Just make sure the dry pectin is 2 oz. Sure jell is 1.75 will need to add a little more.

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