Mint Jelly

A very simple recipe to help use up some of that invasive mint growing in the fields!

Difficulty:

Servings: 6 - 1/2 pints

Cook Time: BWB 10 min  

Ingredients

1 1/2 c. fresh mint leaves, packed

3 1/4 c. water

Green food coloring

1 box powdered pectin

4 c. sugar

Directions

Wash fresh mint leaves carefully and crush in water. Heat to a boil; cover and allow to steep for at least 10-15 minutes.

Strain through double cheesecloth; measure 3 cups mint infusion (the boiled mint water). Add a few drops green food coloring to tint.

Add pectin; bring to a boil.

Add sugar; bring to a hard rolling boil. Boil for 1 minute, stirring constantly.

Remove from heat; skim off foam with metal spoon. Pour at once into hot sterilized jars, leaving 1/4 inch head space and seal. Boil jars for 10 minutes in water bath.

Makes about six 1/2 pints.

Categories: Boiling Water Bath

Submitted by: runningtrails on October 3, 2010