AIMEE’S MINT JELLY

By stepjo7269

Preserved Traditions a sampling of St. Andrews recipes
By: Mrs. John H.(Aimee) Walsh

Ingredients

• Directions:
• 1 ½ cups packed fresh mint, washed
• 3 12 cups water
• Green food coloring
• ½ teaspoon lemon juice
• 1 box (1 3/4 ounces) Sure-Jel
• 4 cups sugar
• ● Crush mint leaves and stems; add water and bring to a boil; remove from heat.
• ● Cover and let stand ten minutes.
• ● Strain and measure 3 cups of mint infusion..
• ● Add food coloring and lemon juice.
• ● Add Sure-Jel; dissolve and bring to a rapid boil.
• ● Add sugar and cook, stirring occasionally until it comes to a rapid boil that cannot be stirred down, then cook one minute more.

Details

Servings 6

Preparation

Step 1

● Pour into sterilized jelly glasses and seal