Description
A delightful and vibrant mint jelly perfect for pairing with meats, desserts, and creative cocktails.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups Fresh Mint Leaves
- 2 cups Sugar
- 1/2 cup Apple Cider Vinegar
- 2 cups Water
- Pectin (according to package instructions)
- Green Food Coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Mint Leaves by rinsing and drying them, then tearing them into pieces.
- Boil the Water in a medium saucepan.
- Steep the Mint by adding the torn leaves to the boiling water and let them steep for 10-15 minutes.
- Strain the Mixture through a fine mesh sieve to extract the mint infusion.
- Combine Ingredients by mixing the mint infusion, sugar, and vinegar in the saucepan and heat until dissolved.
- Add Pectin according to package instructions and boil for a minute to thicken.
- Test for Setting by dropping a spoonful on a cold plate.
- Jar It Up by pouring the mint jelly into sterilized jars and seal tightly.
Notes
Mint jelly can be served with roasted lamb, on desserts, or as a unique cocktail ingredient. It can be made ahead and stored properly for months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: mint jelly, condiment, dessert topping, cocktail ingredient, homemade jelly