basil jelly

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beulah, MI
Updated on Mar 14, 2014

Very earthy and yummy jelly. Great on shortbread cookies

prep time 5 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Canning/Preserving
yield unknown

Ingredients

  • 4 cups water
  • 2 cups fresh basil leaves chopped
  • 1 package 3/4 oz. powdered fruit pectin
  • 3 dashes green food coloring
  • 5 cups sugar

How To Make basil jelly

  • Step 1
    In a large pan bring water and basil to a boil. Remove from heat cover and let steep for 10 minutes. Strain and discard basil. Return 3 2/3 cups liquid to pan. Stir in pectin and food coloring. Return to a boil. stir in sugar and boil for 2 minutes stirring constantly.
  • Step 2
    Remove from heat skim off foam and ladle into jars. Process in water bath 15 min.
  • Step 3
    Makes six half pints

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Culture: Italian
Ingredient: Sugar

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