FESTIVE MINT JELLY

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This festive-looking jelly from Naomi Giddis of Two Buttes, Colorado, can be served with lamb or used as a dessert topping. With its bright-green color, the jelly makes a great gift, too.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield 11 half-pints.

Number Of Ingredients 6

4-1/2 cups water
3 cups packed fresh mint, crushed
7 cups sugar
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 to 4 drops green food coloring
2 pouches (3 ounces each) liquid pectin

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring water and mint to a boil. Remove from heat; cover and let stand 15 minutes. Strain, reserving 3-1/3 cups liquid (discard remaining liquid)., In a Dutch oven, combine sugar, lemon juice, food coloring and reserved liquid. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 1 minute. Add pectin; return to a boil. Cook and stir 1 minute. Remove from heat; let stand 5 minutes., Skim off foam. Ladle hot liquid into hot half-pint jars, leaving 1/4-in. headspace. Wipe rims. Center lids on jars; screw on bands until fingertip tight. Place jars in canner with simmering water ensuring that they are completely covered with water. Bring to a boil; process 10 minutes. Remove jars and cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 62 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 1mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

Richard Morris
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This mint jelly is the perfect addition to any holiday meal. It's so easy to make and it tastes amazing. I highly recommend it.


Derek Cordova
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I made this jelly for my holiday dinner and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! It's so easy to make and it tastes delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Jollio Laki
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This jelly is so good! It's minty and sweet, and it goes perfectly with lamb or chicken. I will definitely be making this again.


Faheem Ullah
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I love this mint jelly! It's so refreshing and it really brightens up any dish. I've used it on everything from lamb to chicken to fish and it's always a hit.


Orlando Rodriguez
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This is a great recipe! The jelly is so easy to make and it tastes delicious. I've used it on lamb, chicken, and fish and it's always a hit.


Art Craft
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I've made this jelly several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it tastes so good. I highly recommend it.


Shah Khalid
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This jelly is delicious! It's so minty and refreshing. I love it on lamb and chicken.


Kaelyn Nicholson-Moten
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the jelly is always perfect. I've used it on everything from lamb to chicken to fish and it's always a hit.


Nisar Production
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This mint jelly is the perfect addition to any holiday meal. It's so easy to make and it tastes amazing. I highly recommend it.


Esther Shabangu
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I made this jelly for my holiday dinner and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! It's so easy to make and it tastes delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


easmin aktar Shorna
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This jelly is so good! It's minty and sweet, and it goes perfectly with lamb or chicken. I will definitely be making this again.


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I love this mint jelly! It's so refreshing and it really brightens up any dish. I've used it on everything from lamb to chicken to fish and it's always a hit.


Theresa Green
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This is a great recipe! The jelly is so easy to make and it tastes delicious. I've used it on lamb, chicken, and fish and it's always a hit.


Ahmed Elhaddad
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I've made this jelly several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it tastes so good. I highly recommend it.


equawnis Mcferren
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This jelly is amazing! It's so minty and refreshing. I love it on lamb and chicken.


daser FF
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I was really impressed with this recipe. The jelly was so easy to make and it turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Kelly Goycoolea
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This is the best mint jelly I've ever had. It's so flavorful and it really brightens up any dish.


sandesh gyawali
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I love this recipe! It's so simple and the jelly is always perfect. I've used it on everything from lamb to chicken to fish and it's always a hit.


Aurora Mahabir
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This mint jelly was a huge hit at my holiday party! It was so easy to make and it tasted delicious. I will definitely be making this again.