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Mint Jelly

Prep Time:

15 min

Total Time:

35 min

Makes:

Makes 4 (1-cup/250-mL) jars

What You Need

1-1/2 cups firmly packed fresh mint leaves

2-1/4 cups water

3-1/2 cups sugar

2 Tbsp. lemon juice

Few drops green food colouring

1 pouch CERTO Liquid Pectin

Make It

CRUSH mint leaves. Place in large saucepan; add water. Bring to boil on medium-high heat. Remove from heat; cover and let stand 10 min. Strain through cheesecloth-lined strainer or jelly bag.

MEASURE exactly 2 cups strained infusion into large saucepan. Add sugar, lemon juice and food colouring. Bring to full rolling boil on high heat; boil 1 min., stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Immediately stir in pectin. Stir and skim foam for 5 min.

POUR immediately into warm sterilized jars, filling to within 1/4 inch of rims. Seal while hot with sterilized two-piece lids with new centres. Let stand at room temperature until set.

Kraft Kitchens Tips

Food Facts

Many varieties of mint, such as peppermint, spearmint, apple jelly and pineapple mint, can be used to make jelly. Look for them in your local nursey or grow your own.

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