Mint Jelly by Hansells Recipes
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Serves: 3
Ingredients:
There are different flavoured mints available, especially if you grow your own. Try making this recipe using spearmint or basil mint for an interesting variation.
1 ½ cups very firmly packed mint leaves
2 cups water
½ cup white vinegar
1 packet Hansells Jam Setting Mix
500g sugar
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
¼ teaspoon Hansells Green Food Colouring
Method:
Wash and dry the mint leaves. Chop the leaves finely. Place in a saucepan with the water. Cover and bring to the boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and pour the liquid through a jelly bag or clean tea towel lined sieve. Leave to drain, resisting the temptation to squeeze the bag. Measure the liquid and make up to 2 cups with water. Return to a clean saucepan. Add the vinegar and stir in the jam setting mix until dissolved. Bring to the boil and boil for 5 minutes. Slowly add the sugar, stirring until dissolved. Bring to a rolling boil and boil for 12 - 15 minutes or until the jelly gives a setting test. Stir occasionally to prevent catching. Remove from the heat and mix in the chopped mint and green food colouring. Leave to cool for 15 minutes. Pour into hot, clean, dry jars. Cover when cold and label.
Store in a cool, dark place and refrigerate once opened.
Makes about 3 cups
