Spiced Wine Jelly
Prepare as directed, except use Merlot for the rosé and omit the peppercorns. Add two 3-inch cinnamon sticks and 5 whole cloves to the wine with the pectin. Use a slotted spoon to remove and discard the spices before filling jars.
Cardamom-Orange White Wine Jelly
Prepare as directed, except use a sweet white wine (such as Gewurztraminer) for the rosé, use orange juice for the lemon juice, and omit the peppercorns. Place 12 broken cardamom pods and 6 orange peel strips in a double thickness of 100-percent-cotton cheesecloth and tie closed with 100-percent-cotton kitchen string. Add the bundle to the wine with the pectin. Remove and discard the bundle before filling jars.
Prosecco-Pomegranate Jelly
Prepare as directed, except use Prosecco for the rosé and reduce to 3 cups. Add 1/2 cup pomegranate juice with the wine. If desired, omit peppercorns.
