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Basil Jelly
 
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Prep Time: 60 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
Ready In: 60 Minutes
Servings: 4
Great with cream cheese and crackers or with most meat dishes.
Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups basil leaves, fresh, firmly packed and finely chopped
1 3/4 cups water
3 1/2 cups sugar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 (3 ounce) package dry pectin
Directions:
1. Place basil in pan, add water, and bring to boil, then remove from heat and set aside (covered) for 15 minutes to steep.
2. Strain liquid into a 2 cup glass measure. Add water to measure 13/4 cup if necessary.
3. Return liquid to saucepan.
4. Stir in pectin and lemon juice.
5. Bring to a boil over high heat.
6. Add sugar and bring to a full rolling boil that cannot be stirred down.
7. Boil for 1 minute.
8. Pour into hot, sterile jars and seal.
By RecipeOfHealth.com