Herb jelly

 
                                 Herb jelly
 
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 Serving Size  : 3    Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Herbs                            Preserves
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   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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    1                    To 2 c chopped herb leaves
                         Flowers -- or roots
           Or            
      1/3  cup           Dried herbs
    3      cups          Water, wine -- sherry or port
      1/2  cup           Vinegar
    4      cups          Sugar
    1 3/4  ounces        Packaged -- powdered regular
                         Pectin
 
 Place herbs in a bowl. Bring the water or wine to a boil in a non-reactive
 pan over med-high heat and pour over herbs. Cover and let steep for 3o mins.
 Strain and measure the liquid, adding water, if necessary, to make 3 cups 
  Prepare the jars, lids and boiling-water bath. Pour the herb liquid back
 into pan. Stir in vinegar and sugar. Place over high heat , stirring
 constantly, until the mixture comes to a full rolling boil.
 Stir in the pectin and continue cooking and stirring until the mixture once
 again reaches a full rolling boil that can't be stirred down. Cook 1 min
 longer. turn off the heat and skim foam.
 
  Ladle into jars, elaving 1/4 inch headspace. Place jars in boiling water
 bath, and when water returns to a boil, process fot 5 mins.
 
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