Lemon Basil Jelly

Name: Lemon Basil Jelly
Ingredients: 2 cups chopped packed lemon basil; 1 1/2 cups apple juice; 1 cup water; 1 cup vinegar; 1 (3 ounce) package dry pectin; 2 cups honey; 2 cups sugar

7 ingredients

11 steps

Ingredients

2 cups chopped packed lemon basil
1 1/2 cups apple juice
1 cup water
1 cup vinegar
1 (3 ounce) package dry pectin
2 cups honey
2 cups sugar

Directions

1

Place basil in apple juice, hot water and vinegar. Bring to a boil and let steep covered for 30 minutes.
2

Strain and place 3 1/2 cups liquid into a pot.
3

Stir in pectin and bring to a a full rolling boil.
4

Add sugar and honey and return to a full rolling boil. Boil for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
5

Ladle into sterile jars leaving 1/4 inch head space. Wipe rims clean and apply lids and bands.
6

Process in a hot water bath covered by 1-2 inches of water for 10 minutes.
7

Shut off flame for 5 minutes.
8

Remove without tilting the jars.
9

Set on a flat surface in a draft free place 12-24 hours.
10

Remove bands and wipe jars.
11

Label and store in a dark place for 1 year.