Cut mandrake fruit into small pieces without peeling.

Add 5 cups of water to the fruit.

Simmer the mixture covered for 10 minutes.

Crush the fruit with a masher.

Simmer for an additional 5 minutes.

Put the mixture in a jelly bag and squeeze out the juice.

Combine 7 cups of juice with 1 box of Sure-Jell.

Place over high heat, stirring until the mixture reaches a hard boil.

Stir in 9 cups of sugar immediately.

Bring to a full rolling boil and boil for one minute, stirring constantly.

Skim off any skin with a metal spoon.

Pour the jelly into sterilized jelly jars.

Top with paraffin wax to seal.