Best Blue Ribbon Basil Jelly

Ingredients

• 4 cups water
• 2 cups firmly packed fresh basil leaves, finely chopped
• 1 package Mrs. Wages Fruit Pectin Home Jell
• 3 drops green food coloring, optional
• 5 cups sugar

Preparation

1. In large saucepan, bring water and basil to a boil. Remove from heat, cover and let stand for 10 minutes. Strain and discard basil. Return 3 2/3 cups liquid to pan. Stir in pectin and food coloring, if desired. Return to rolling boil over high heat. Stir in sugar. Boil for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
2. Remove from heat. Skim off any foam that forms on top of jam. Ladle mixture into hot, clean jars, leaving 1/4-inch headspace. Remove air bubble. Wipe jar rims and threads. Cover with two-piece lids. Twist lid bands so not loose but not too tight. Process for 15 minutes in boiling water bath canner.

Serves

6 half pints

Source

Mrs. Wages

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