Apple-Mint Jelly (Less-Sugar)

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups mint leaves (washed) or 1 teaspoon mint extract (or to taste)
• 6 cups apple juice
• 4 cups sugar
• 1 package Sure-Jell, fruit pectin for lower sugar recipes
• green food coloring

Directions

1. 1

   Boil mint leaves in 1/2 cup water for 5 minutes and SAVE liquid.

2. 2

   Add to apple Juice to make 6 cups.

3. 3

   Mix Pectin with 1/4 cup sugar and add to apple juice.

4. 4

   Bring to a rolling boil.

5. 5

   Stir in remaining sugar and bring to a rolling boil AGAIN and boil 1 minute.

6. 6

   Add mint flavoring to taste and Green Food coloring to tint.

7. 7

   Skim off foam if needed; Pour into heat-resistant jars with lids and seal.