Cranberry Maple Jelly

Directions

1. 1
   Lightly oil mold; prepare an ice water bath in a large bowl.
2. 2
   In a large saucepan, bring cranberries, sugar, and 3 cups water to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until cranberries burst and are completely softened, about 10 minutes.
3. 3
   Pour cranberries through a fine sieve, set over a bowl, pressing to release as much juice as possible (you should get about 4 cups, if not add water to equal 4 cups).
4. 4
   Skim off any foam from the surface; stir in maple syrup.
5. 5
   Transfer 1 cup of the liquid to a clean saucepan and bring to a simmer.
6. 6
   Meanwhile, in a small bowl, sprinkle gelatin over 1/2 cup water; let soften 1 minute.
7. 7
   Stir gelatin mixture into hot cranberry liquid in the saucepan; mix gelatin mixture into cranberry maple syrup mixture and stir well to completely combine.
8. 8
   Set bowl into prepared ice water bath, stirring occasionally, to cool.
9. 9
   After about 15 minutes, it should be beginning to thicken, then pour into oiled mold, and refrigerate until set, at least 8 hours, but can be made up to 2 days in advance.
10. 10
    To unmold, dip the top of the mold into a bowl of hot water and run a thin knife around the edge of the mold to loosen the jelly; place the serving dish on top and invert to plate (if it doesn't release easily, repeat).