Apple-mint jelly

 
                              Apple-Mint Jelly
 
 Recipe By     : Sue Klapper
 Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Jams & Jellies
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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    4      cups          apple juice
    1 1/2  cups          fresh mint leaves
    2      tablespoons   lemon juice
    1      package       powdered fruit pectin
    5 1/4  cups          sugar
                         green food coloring
 
 In a Dutch oven, combine apple juice, mint leaves, lemon juice, and
 pectin over medium-high heat.  Bring to a rolling boil.  Add sugar. 
 Stirring constantly, bring to a rolling boil again and boil 1 minute. 
 Remove from heat; skim off foam.  Strain mixture; discard mint leaves. 
 Tint jelly green.  Pour into heat-resistant jars with lids.  Store in
 refrigerator.  Yield: about 3 pints jelly.  Source:  Leisure Arts: 
 Quick & Tasty Christmas Gifts.
 
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