Blueberry-Mint Jelly

Ingredients

• 9 cups blueberries
• 3/4 cup fresh mint leaves
• 3/4 cup sugar, per cup of juice
• 3 ounces liquid pectin
• 1 1/2 cups water

Directions

1. 1

   Wash and clean berries.

2. 2

   Make a strong tea by placing the mint leaves in a saucepan and adding the water, then bringing to a boil.

3. 3

   As soon as it begins to boil, remove from heat, cover, and allow to sit steeping for 10 minutes.

4. 4

   Strain the leaves out and measure ½ cup of the tea

5. 5

   Crush berries in bottom of saucepan and combine with the mint tea.

6. 6

   Bring to a simmer over medium heat and simmer for 5 minutes.

7. 7

   Remove from heat and strain mixture through a jelly bag.

8. 8

   Measure the captured juice and add sugar.

9. 9

   Mix well and bring to a boil.

10. 10

    Add pectin and stir constantly for 1 minute while at a full boil.

11. 11

    Skim off foam and pour into hot, sterile jelly jars and seal.

12. 12

    Process 5 minutes in water bath.