Apple-Mint Jelly (Less-Sugar) |
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 7 Minutes |
Ready In: 37 Minutes Servings: 1 |
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This jelly is so good on Lamb. Very easy to make. My DH likes it on toast. Cook time includes boiling the mint. ALSO needed 8- 1/2 pint jars lids and rings. Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups mint leaves (washed) or 1 teaspoon mint extract (or to taste) |
6 cups apple juice |
4 cups sugar |
1 package sure-jell, fruit pectin for lower sugar recipes |
green food coloring |
Directions:
1. Boil mint leaves in 1/2 cup water for 5 minutes and SAVE liquid.
2. Add to apple Juice to make 6 cups.
3. Mix Pectin with 1/4 cup sugar and add to apple juice.
4. Bring to a rolling boil.
5. Stir in remaining sugar and bring to a rolling boil AGAIN and boil 1 minute.
6. Add mint flavoring to taste and Green Food coloring to tint.
7. Skim off foam if needed; Pour into heat-resistant jars with lids and seal.
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