Mint Jelly

By MJH

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup packed fresh mint leaves and stems
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 cup and 2 tablespoons boiling water
• 1/2 drop green food color
• 1-3/4 cups white sugar
• 1/4 (6 fluid ounce) container liquid pectin

Details

Servings 2
Adapted from allrecipes.com

Preparation

Step 1

Rinse off the mint leaves, and place them into a large saucepan.

Crush with a potato masher or the bottom of a jar or glass.

Add water, and bring the mint to a boil.

Remove from heat, cover, and let stand for 10 minutes.

Strain, and measure out 1/2 + 1/3 cups of the mint.

Place 1/2 cup + 1/3 cup mint liquid into a saucepan.

Stir in the lemon juice and food coloring.

Mix in the sugar, and place the pan over high heat.

Bring to a boil, stirring constantly.

Once the mixture is boiling, stir in the pectin.

Boil the mixture for a full minute while stirring constantly.

Remove from heat, and skim foam off the top using a large metal spoon.

Transfer the mixture to hot sterile jars, and seal.

Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water.

Bring to a boil over high heat, then carefully lower the jars into the pot using a holder.

Leave a 2 inch space between the jars.

Pour in more boiling water if necessary until the water level is at least 1 inch above the tops of the jars.

Bring the water to a full boil, cover the pot, and process for 10 minutes.