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Fresh Mint Jelly

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PREP TIME
10 min
COOKING TIME
15 min
TOTAL TIME
35 min
SERVINGS
32 servings
Fresh Mint Jelly
Ingredients
  • 1 1/2 cups packed fresh mint leaves and stems
  • 2 1/4 cups boiling water
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 drop green food color
  • 3 1/2 cups white sugar
  • 3 fluid ounces liquid pectin
Instructions
1
First, thoroughly clean mint leaves and stems by rinsing them under cold running water. Next, place the cleaned mint into a medium-sized saucepan. Use a potato masher or the bottom of a glass/jar to crush the mint leaves, releasing their flavors and oils.
2
Add boiling water to the saucepan, cover it with a lid, and let it sit for 10 minutes. This allows the mint to infuse its flavors into the water.
3
Strain the mixture, measuring out 1 2/3 cups of mint leaves and return them to the saucepan. Add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice and a few drops of food coloring to enhance the flavor and color.
4
Mix in granulated sugar, stirring until it's fully incorporated into the mixture. Place the saucepan over high heat and bring the mixture to a boil, stirring constantly.
5
Add a packet of pectin to the saucepan and continue boiling the mixture for 1 minute, stirring constantly. This helps preserve the jam.
6
Remove the saucepan from the heat source and use a large metal spoon to skim off any foam that has formed on top.
7
Transfer the hot mixture to clean, sterile jars and seal them tightly.
8
Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot to prevent the jars from coming into contact with the pot's surface. Fill the stockpot halfway with water and bring it to a boil over high heat.
9
Carefully lower the jars into the pot using a jar holder, leaving at least 2 inches of space between each jar.
10
If necessary, pour in more boiling water to ensure the water level is at least 1 inch above the tops of the jars.
11
Bring the water to a full boil, cover the pot with a lid, and process the jars for 10 minutes.