Fresh Mint Jelly

Directions

1. 1
   Place the mint in the jar of a blender with 2 cups water; blend for 10 seconds, until the mint is finely chopped.
2. 2
   Place in a medium saucepot; bring to a boil.
3. 3
   Remove from the heat; steep for 45 minutes to infuse the flavor.
4. 4
   Strain into a bowl through a fine-mesh strainer lined with damp cheesecloth, squeezing out all liquid to yield 1 3/4 to 2 cups liquid.
5. 5
   Return the mint water to a clean saucepan; add the lemon juice and sugar.
6. 6
   Bring to a boil; cook for 1 minute; skim the surface.
7. 7
   Add the pectin; return to a full boil; cook 1 minute more.
8. 8
   Remove from heat; stir in the food coloring.
9. 9
   Skim the surface.
10. 10
    Pour into an 8-inch-square baking pan; let cool on a rack.
11. 11
    Cover with plastic wrap; chill overnight.
12. 12
    Run a paring knife around edges to loosen the jelly from the pan.
13. 13
    Slice into 1/2-inch cubes; use an offset spatula to lift them from pan, and transfer to a serving dish.