Name: Lime Mint Jelly
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 5 half-pints
Ingredients: 4 cups sugar; 1-3/4 cups water; 3/4 cup lime juice; 3 to 4 drops green food coloring, optional; 1 pouch (3 ounces) liquid fruit pectin; 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint leaves; 1/4 cup grated lime zest

This holly-green jelly won a Best of Show at the county fair and I was so thrilled. Flavored with lime, it's delicious on roasted meats. —Gloria Jarrett, Loveland, Ohio

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Lime Mint Jelly

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Yield:5 half-pints

Prep:10 min

Cook:10 min

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Ingredients

4 cups sugar
1-3/4 cups water
3/4 cup lime juice
3 to 4 drops green food coloring, optional
1 pouch (3 ounces) liquid fruit pectin
3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint leaves
1/4 cup grated lime zest

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Directions

In a large saucepan, combine sugar, water and lime juice; add food coloring if desired. Bring to a rolling boil over high heat, stirring constantly. Stir in pectin, mint and lime zest. Continue to boil 1 minute, stirring constantly.

Remove from heat; skim off foam. Ladle hot mixture into 5 hot half-pint jars, leaving 1/4-in. headspace. Wipe rims. Center lids on jars; screw on bands until fingertip tight.
Place jars into canner with simmering water, ensuring that they are completely covered with water. Bring to a boil; process for 10 minutes. Remove jars and cool.

Nutrition Facts

2 tablespoons: 79 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 1mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (20g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.

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