Homemade Mint Jelly
Elevate your culinary creations with this delightful homemade mint jelly. Made with fresh mint leaves, a hint of lemon juice, and a touch of sweetness, this vibrant jelly is the perfect accompaniment to a variety of dishes. Impress your guests with this flavorful and aromatic condiment.
Ingredients
For Homemade Mint Jelly | |
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| 1 ½ | fresh mint leaves, washed and packed |
| 3 ¼ | water |
| 2-3 | drops green food coloring |
| ½ | teaspoon lemon juice |
| 1 | (1 ¾ ounce) box box of pectin |
| 4 | granulated sugar |
Instructions
For Making Homemade Mint Jelly | |
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| 1. | Begin by crushing the fresh mint leaves, doing a rough chop, then add water and bring to a gentle boil. |
| 2. | Once boiled, remove from heat, cover, and allow it to stand for 10 minutes to infuse. Proceed to strain the mixture, ensuring you have 3 cups of the mint infusion. |
| 3. | To the mint infusion, add the green food coloring and lemon juice. Mix in the pectin, ensuring it dissolves completely, then bring the mixture to a rapid boil. |
| 4. | Once boiling rapidly, add the granulated sugar. Stir occasionally while cooking rapidly until it reaches a point where it cannot be stirred down, then continue to cook for an additional minute. |
| 5. | Carefully pour the hot mint jelly into sterilized jelly glasses, seal them, and consider processing in a steam canner for 10 minutes to ensure a proper seal. |
Nutrients
The following values are based on a single serving of this recipe.
| Calories | 829.8 kcal |
| Protein | 1.2 g |
| Fat | 0.3 g |
| Carbohydrates | 214.2 g |
| Fiber | 3.4 g |
| Sugar | 199.6 g |
Published on Aug 01, 2024 by Luminița