Herb jelly

Herb jelly

3 Preparation Time :

Categories : Herbs Preserves

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Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -- -- --

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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