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I usually do a triple batch and it makes about 4 quarts.

They were originally sim They were originally dried berries simmered up to just to the boiling point for about 45 minutes or so for the syrup. It calls for 2/3 cup dried berries to 3 to 4 cups of water. Then once they were simmered you pressed them to release the juices. When I make jelly from...

So I would put equal amounts of water and berries? i.e. 4 oz berries to 4 oz water.

Sounds good!

Will it matter that they have been used for the syrup first?

Thank you! I may have my next batch to get started.

But what about the cinnamon and clove flavor?

Okay, so I have an idea. I have some elderberries in the freezer that I had used for elderberry syrup. I always save the remaining berries to use one more time to make jelly with. But they have a hint of cinnamon and clove flavor from the syrup mixture. Does anyone think that those berries might...

Cool! Is that hard to do?

What do you have in those flip top bottles on the left of the picture?

Haha!

Lol..

Thank you so much! It's great to get all the encouragement! Everyone has been a huge help!

Haha....don't think I'll quit, but just have to see what comes my way next!!

Thanks! Will check it out and see if I can fix it!

You know, I can't do much better than my first try! Juice was free, bottles were free, corker was free, bottle drying rack was free....all I had to do was buy the fermenting supplies, some buckets, a carboy, and the other hardware items. It sure has been an experience. I'm lucky it even turned...

Yes, those are the bottles that the corks are wonky in. They all sealed and there have been no leaks so far. I had to get rid of about 10 of the empty bottles, so my husband drank a half gallon over the last few weeks. I still have one whole gallon in a glass jar with an air lock on it...lol...

No worries! Yes, it sure is! It's perfect for the amount of wine bottles I have.

Haha...thanks!!

Ordered a wine rack from Amazon! Perfect!!