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Jelly: Mint Jelly

Source of Recipe

Sure Jell


List of Ingredients

4 cups mint infusion (buy about 2 firmly packed fresh mint leaves with stems)
4-1/2 cups water
Few drops green food coloring (optional)
1 box SURE.JELL Fruit Pectin
1/2 tsp. butter or margarine (optional)
5 cups sugar, measured into separate bowl



Recipe

BRING boiling-water canner, half full with water, to simmer. Wash jars and screw bands in hot soapy water; rinse with warm water. Pour boiling water over flat lids in saucepan off the heat. Let stand in hot water until ready to use. Drain well before filling.
WASH mint leaves and stems. Finely chop or crush mint. Place in large saucepan; add water. Bring to boil. Remove from heat; cover and let stand 10 minutes. Place 3 layers of damp cheesecloth or jelly bag in large bowl. Pour prepared infusion into cheesecloth. Tie cheesecloth closed, hang and let drip into bowl until dripping stops. Press gently. Measure exactly 4 cups strained infusion into 6- or 8-quart saucepot. (If needed, add up to 1/2 cup water for exact measure.) Stir in food coloring.
STIR pectin into infusion in saucepot. Add butter to reduce foaming, if desired. Bring mixture to full rolling boil (a boil that doesn't stop bubbling when stirred) on high heat, stirring constantly. Stir in sugar. Return to full rolling boil and boil exactly 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Skim off any foam with metal spoon.
LADLE immediately into prepared jars, filling to within 1/8 inch of tops. Wipe jar rims and threads. Cover with 2-piece lids. Screw bands tightly. Place jars on elevated rack in canner. Lower rack into canner. (Water must cover jars by 1 to 2 inches. Add boiling water, if necessary.) Cover; bring water to gentle boil. Process 5 minutes. Remove jars and place upright on towel to cool completely. After jars cool, check seals by pressing middle of lid with finger. (If lid springs back, lid is not sealed and refrigeration is necessary.)