mint jelly Recipe
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Ingredients: 1 cup packed fresh mint leaves, chopped
1 cup water
½ cup cider vinegar
3 ½ cups white sugar
5 drops green food coloring
1 (3 ounce) pouch liquid pectin
9 half pint canning jars with lids and rings
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Directions:Step 1
Mix the mint, water, vinegar, and sugar together in a heavy-bottomed pan over medium-high heat; quickly bring to a boil while stirring. Immediately remove from heat; stir the food coloring and pectin into the mixture. Return the pan to the heat; bring to a full boil for 30 seconds. Immediately remove from heat. Strain the mixture through 2 layers of damp cheesecloth.
Step 2
Sterilize the jars and lids in boiling water for at least 5 minutes. Pack the strained liquid into the hot, sterilized jars, filling the jars to within 1/4 inch of the top. Run a knife or a thin spatula around the insides of the jars after they have been filled to remove any air bubbles. Wipe the rims of the jars with a moist paper towel to remove any food residue. Top with lids and screw on rings.
Step 3
Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil over high heat; 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 15 minutes. |
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Servings:1.5 pints |
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Time:Prep: 1 hr Cook: 20 mins Total: 1 hr 20 mins |
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Notes: This easy to make mint jelly is a perfect accompaniment to lamb or as an added surprise to an exotic sandwich. It's even great on toast. By coarsely chopping the mint leaves and using a good abundance of green food coloring, you get a full-flavored resort with a tempting and appetizing color. Bon Appetit!
Uses For Mint Jelly:
Serve on grilled or roasted lamb
Serve on Lamb sandwiches the next day
Spread on toast or serve with bread or rolls
Add as a garnish on other meat such as pork
Use in cookies such as thumbprint, linzer, or sandwich cookies.
Combine with fresh lime juice to make a mojito inspired glaze for
grilled shrimp.
Use mint jelly for a surprising twist on PB & J
Combine mint jelly with a little horseradish for a pork roast glaze or garish
Serve mint jelly and cream cheese on crackers or bagels
Stir a teaspoon of lightly crushed mint into iced tea.
For a refreshing cocktail, mix gin, sparkling water and crushed mint leaves.
Serve over chocolate or vanilla ice cream
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