Lime Mint Jelly

Name: Lime Mint Jelly
Ingredients: 4 cups sugar; 1-3/4 cups water; 3/4 cup lime juice; 3 to 4 drops green food coloring, optional; 1 pouch (3 ounces) liquid fruit pectin; 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint leaves; 1/4 cup grated lime zest

7 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

4 cups sugar
1-3/4 cups water
3/4 cup lime juice
3 to 4 drops green food coloring, optional
1 pouch (3 ounces) liquid fruit pectin
3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint leaves
1/4 cup grated lime zest

Directions

1

In a large saucepan, combine sugar, water and lime juice; add food coloring if desired. Bring to a rolling boil over high heat, stirring constantly. Stir in pectin, mint and lime zest. Continue to boil 1 minute, stirring constantly.
2

Remove from heat; skim off foam. Ladle hot mixture into five hot half-pint jars, leaving 1/4-in. headspace. Wipe rims. Center lids on jars; screw on bands until fingertip tight.
3

Place jars into canner with simmering water, ensuring that they are completely covered with water. Bring to a boil; process for 10 minutes. Remove jars and cool.