Elderberry Jelly

Elderberry Jelly
3 1/2 c Elderberry juice (about 3 1/2 lbs. ripe berries)
1/2 c Fresh lemon juice, strained
7 1/2 c Sugar
1 pk Powdered fruit pectin (i use surejel)

Prepare elderberries by removing large stems. Place in large kettle; crush. Bring to boil and as the juices begin to flow, Cover and simmer about 15 minutes. Strain juice through jelly bag. Measure juice. If you do not have quite enough, add apple juice to make 3 1/2c. Add lemon juice and pour into kettle.
Heat, adding sugar, and bring to a full rolling boil, stirring constantly.

Add pectin. Bring to a full rolling boil and boil 1 hard minute.

Remove from heat, skim off foam and ladle or pour into hot jars; seal. Place in hot water bath for 5 minutes, remove to rack to cool. Makes 3-4 half pints.