Easy Mint Jelly recipe for a delicious classic accompaniment for lamb dishes. Homemade mint jelly with fresh mint leaves, pectin, and sugar.
This bright and sweet minty jelly is the perfect accompaniment to savory Meat recipes like Roasted Leg of Lamb. It’s sweet enough to pair with buttery Baked Goods too, so it’s great to keep a jar in your pantry.
Sabrina’s Mint Jelly Recipe
Mint Jelly is a delicately flavored sweet-and-fresh condiment perfect for elevating everyday dishes. The brightness of the mint balances perfectly with the savory richness of lamb. If you’ve never made homemade jam or jelly before, don’t worry, my recipe is beginner-friendly. I use liquid pectin so there is no blooming or dissolving needed but you’ll still get perfectly set jelly every time. You can also use a pressure canning method to preserve this spread to store it for a long time or share jars of it as a special, homemade holiday gift.
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh mint , washed well
- 3 cups water
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1-2 drops green food coloring
- 4 cups sugar
- 3 ounces liquid pectin
Instructions
- Roughly chop the mint, muddle it with rolling pin, crushing the leaves.
- Add them to a medium saucepan with water and bring to a boil on high heat.
- Turn off the heat, let it sit for 15 minutes, then strain the mint leaves.
- Add the liquid back to the pan on high heat with the lemon juice, food coloring and sugar.
- Bring to a boil, cook for 1 minute, then stir in your pectin and cook for 1 minute.
- Turn off the heat, skim any foam from the top of the liquid and let cool.
- Store in a covered container in your fridge or add to a can and process through a canning procedure to store for longer.
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