APPLE-MINT JELLY (LESS-SUGAR)

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This jelly is so good on Lamb. Very easy to make. My DH likes it on toast. Cook time includes boiling the mint. ALSO needed 8-- 1/2 pint jars lids and rings.

Provided by Barb G.

Categories     Jellies

Time 37m

Yield 8 1/2 pint jars

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 1/2 cups mint leaves (washed) or 1 teaspoon mint extract (or to taste)
6 cups apple juice
4 cups sugar
1 package Sure-Jell, fruit pectin for lower sugar recipes
green food coloring

Steps:

  • Boil mint leaves in 1/2 cup water for 5 minutes and SAVE liquid.
  • Add to apple Juice to make 6 cups.
  • Mix Pectin with 1/4 cup sugar and add to apple juice.
  • Bring to a rolling boil.
  • Stir in remaining sugar and bring to a rolling boil AGAIN and boil 1 minute.
  • Add mint flavoring to taste and Green Food coloring to tint.
  • Skim off foam if needed; Pour into heat-resistant jars with lids and seal.

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