Rosemary Mint Wine Jelly Recipe
Ingredients
| Mint leaves | 2 1/2 Cup (16 tbs), firmly packed | |
| Rosemary leaves | 1/4 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Dry white wine | 2 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice plus additional if needed | ||
| Sugar | 3 1/2 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| A 3-ounce pouch liquid pectin | ||
Directions
In a food processor or blender blend together the mint, the rosemary, and 1 cup of the wine until the herbs are chopped fine and transfer the mixture to a bowl.
In a small saucepan bring the remaining 1 cup wine to a boil, add it to the herb mixture, and let the herb mixture stand, covered, for 45 minutes.
Strain the herb mixture through a sieve lined with several layers of rinsed and squeezed cheesecloth set over a large measuring cup, pressing hard on the solids, and add 1/4 cup of the lemon juice.
Transfer the liquid to a kettle, stir in the sugar, stirring until the mixture is combined well, and bring the mixture to a rolling boil over high heat, stirring constantly.
Stir in the pectin quickly, bring the mixture again to a full rolling boil, stirring constantly, and boil it, stirring constantly, for 1 minute.
Remove the kettle from the heat, skim off any foam with a large spoon, and ladle the mixture immediately into 4 sterilized (procedure follows) 1/2-pint Mason-type jars, filling the jars to within 1/8 inch of the tops.
Wipe the rims with a dampened cloth and seal the jars with the lids.
Invert the jars for 5 minutes and turn them upright.
Store the jars in a cool, dark place.
In a small saucepan bring the remaining 1 cup wine to a boil, add it to the herb mixture, and let the herb mixture stand, covered, for 45 minutes.
Strain the herb mixture through a sieve lined with several layers of rinsed and squeezed cheesecloth set over a large measuring cup, pressing hard on the solids, and add 1/4 cup of the lemon juice.
Transfer the liquid to a kettle, stir in the sugar, stirring until the mixture is combined well, and bring the mixture to a rolling boil over high heat, stirring constantly.
Stir in the pectin quickly, bring the mixture again to a full rolling boil, stirring constantly, and boil it, stirring constantly, for 1 minute.
Remove the kettle from the heat, skim off any foam with a large spoon, and ladle the mixture immediately into 4 sterilized (procedure follows) 1/2-pint Mason-type jars, filling the jars to within 1/8 inch of the tops.
Wipe the rims with a dampened cloth and seal the jars with the lids.
Invert the jars for 5 minutes and turn them upright.
Store the jars in a cool, dark place.
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