Mint Jelly

Name: Mint Jelly
Yield: 32 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups packed fresh mint leaves and stems; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 2 1/4 cups boiling water; 1 drop green food color; 3 1/2 cups white sugar; 1/2 (6 fluid ounce) container liquid pectin

👥 32 servings

Mint Jelly is an moderately easy lunch. Made with 1 ½ cups packed fresh mint leaves and stems, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 2 ¼ cups boiling water, 1 drop green food color and 3 ½ cups white sugar, this recipe delivers authentic, satisfying flavors. Packed with nutrients and delicious flavors.

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🔗 Recipe adapted from AllRecipes

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📊 At a Glance

Serves 32

Difficulty Medium

🛒 Ingredients

1 1/2 cups packed fresh mint leaves and stems

2 tablespoons lemon juice

2 1/4 cups boiling water

1 drop green food color

3 1/2 cups white sugar

1/2 (6 fluid ounce) container liquid pectin

Nutrition Facts

Servings per recipe 32

Serving size 1 serving

Amount per serving

Calories 86

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 0g 0%

Saturated Fat 0g 0%

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 0mg 0%

Sodium 1mg 0%

Total Carbohydrate 22.1g 8%

Dietary Fiber 0.1g 0%

Total Sugars 21.9g

Protein 0g 0%

Vitamin D 0mcg 0%

Calcium 0mg 0%

Iron 0mg 0%

Potassium 0mg 0%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

👨‍🍳 Instructions

Rinse off the mint leaves, and place them into a large saucepan.

Crush with a potato masher or the bottom of a jar or glass.

Add water, and bring the mint to a boil.

Remove from heat, cover, and let stand for 10 minutes.

Strain, and measure out 1 2/3 cups of the mint.

Place 1 2/3 cups mint into a saucepan.

Stir in the lemon juice and food coloring.

Mix in the sugar, and place the pan over high heat.

Bring to a boil, stirring constantly.

Once the mixture is boiling, stir in the pectin.

Boil the mixture for a full minute while stirring constantly.