Mint Jelly

   If you have been blessed with an over abundance of fresh mint this summer, here is a great way to use some of it. My Mom would make this jelly and I have always loved it. I've been wanting to make it for several years now and finally got it done this week.

Mint Jelly
{yield: about 6 cups}
  2 cups firmly packed mint leaves

4 1/2 cups water

drop or two of green food coloring (optional)

5 cups sugar

1 box Sure Jell

Wash the mint leaves and finely chop. Place into a saucepan and add water. Bring to a boil. Remove from heat; cover and let stand 10 minutes. Pour through 3 layers of damp cheesecloth into a bowl. Let drip until dripping has stopped. Squeeze gently. 

Measure exact amount of juice into a saucepan. (if needed add up to 1/2 cup water to get exact amount) Add food coloring if desired. Stir in Sure Jell. 

Bring to a full rolling boil on high heat, stirring constantly.

 Stir in sugar quickly. Return to a full rolling boil and boil exactly 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and skim off any foam. 

Ladle quickly into prepared jars, filling to within 1/8" of tops. Wipe off jar rims and seal. Hot water bath for 5 minutes. Remove jars and place upright on a towel and let cool completely.

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Every good and perfect gift

is from above,

coming down from the Father of

the heavenly lights.

~James 1:17 

♥ Sheila