Recipe Details
Ingredients
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1 ½cupspacked fresh mint leaves and stems
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2 ¼cupsboiling water
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2tablespoonslemon juice
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1dropgreen food color
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3 ½cupswhite sugar
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3fluid ouncesliquid pectin
Cooking Directions
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Rinse off mint leaves and stems; place them into a medium saucepan. Crush with a potato masher or the bottom of a jar or glass. Add boiling water; cover and let stand for 10 minutes.
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Strain mint mixture; measure out 1 2/3 cups mint and return to the saucepan. Stir in lemon juice and food coloring. Mix in sugar and place the pan over high heat. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Stir in pectin; boil mixture for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
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Remove from heat and skim foam off the top using a large metal spoon. Transfer mixture to hot, sterile jars and seal.
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Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then carefully lower the jars into the pot using a holder. Leave a 2-inch space between the jars. Pour in more boiling water if necessary until the water level is at least 1 inch above the tops of the jars. Bring water to a full boil, cover the pot, and process for 10 minutes.
Nutrition Facts
Full Nutrition Label | |
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Servings Per Recipe32 | |
Calories86 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Sodium 1mg |
0% |
Total Carbohydrate 22g |
8% |
Dietary Fiber 0g |
0% |
Total Sugars 22g |
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Vitamin C 1mg |
1% |
Calcium 3mg |
0% |
Potassium 10mg |
0% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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