Mint Jelly

Recipe View 5 mins Prepare the Mint Infusion: Rinse the mint leaves and stems thoroughly. Place them in a medium saucepan and gently crush them using a potato masher or the back of a wooden spoon. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 10 mins Infuse the Mint: Pour the boiling water over the crushed mint. Cover the saucepan and let the mint steep for 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to fully infuse into the water. (10 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins Strain and Combine: Strain the mint mixture through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth-lined colander, reserving 1 2/3 cups of the mint-infused liquid. Discard the solids. Return the measured mint liquid to the saucepan. Stir in the lemon juice and green food coloring (if using). (5 minutes)

Recipe View 10 mins Dissolve the Sugar: Add the sugar to the saucepan and place it over high heat. Stir constantly until the sugar is completely dissolved and the mixture comes to a full, rolling boil. (10 minutes)

Recipe View 1 mins Jelly Time: Once boiling, stir in the liquid pectin. Continue to boil the mixture for exactly 1 minute, stirring vigorously and constantly to prevent scorching. (1 minute)

Recipe View 2 mins Remove and Skim: Remove the saucepan from the heat. Use a large metal spoon to carefully skim off any foam that has formed on the surface of the jelly. (2 minutes)

Recipe View 10 mins Jar and Seal: Carefully transfer the hot jelly mixture into sterilized jars, leaving about 1/4 inch of headspace at the top of each jar. Wipe the rims clean, place the lids on top, and screw on the bands until fingertip-tight. (10 minutes)

Recipe View 25 mins Process for Shelf Stability: Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill it halfway with water. Bring the water to a boil over high heat. Gently lower the filled jars into the boiling water using a jar lifter, ensuring they are not touching each other. Add more boiling water if needed, so the water level is at least 1 inch above the tops of the jars. Cover the pot and process the jars for 10 minutes. (25 minutes)

Recipe View Cool and Check Seals: Carefully remove the jars from the pot and place them on a towel-lined surface to cool completely. As the jars cool, you should hear a popping sound as the lids seal. After the jars have cooled completely, check the seals by pressing down on the center of each lid. If the lid doesn't flex, the jar is properly sealed and can be stored at room temperature. If the lid flexes, the jar is not properly sealed and should be refrigerated and used within a few weeks.