Nigella Mint Jelly

Nigella Mint Jelly is made with fresh mint leaves, sugar, lemon juice, and pectin. This British homemade Mint Jelly recipe creates a tasty and refreshing jelly that takes about 35 minutes to prepare and can serve up to 32 servings.

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What Is Nigella Mint Jelly?

Nigella Mint Jelly is a tasty jelly sauce made from fresh mint leaves, sugar, lemon juice, and pectin. This bright and tasty jelly brings a fresh flavor to many types of food, both sweet and not sweet. It’s a wonderful choice to add something special to your cooking.

Nigella Mint Jelly Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups of fresh mint leaves and stems, tightly packed
• 2 ¼ cups of boiling water
• 2 tablespoons of lemon juice
• 1 drop of green food coloring (this is optional)
• 3 ½ cups of white sugar
• 3 fluid ounces (about one packet) of liquid pectin

How To Make Nigella Mint Jelly

1. Prepare the Mint: Wash the mint leaves and stems. Put them in a medium saucepan. Crush them slightly using a potato masher or the bottom of a glass jar. Then, pour the boiling water over the crushed mint. Cover the pan and let it sit for 10 minutes.
2. Strain and Measure: Use a sieve to strain the mint water into a bowl, pressing to get as much liquid out as possible. Measure 1 2/3 cups of this mint water and put it back into the saucepan.
3. Add Color and Lemon Juice: If you’re using green food coloring, add it now, along with the lemon juice, to the mint water. Mix well.
4. Cook with Sugar: Put the saucepan on high heat. Add the sugar. Stir until the sugar dissolves and the mixture boils. Keep stirring.
5. Add Pectin: Now, add the liquid pectin. Keep stirring and let it boil for 1 more minute.
6. Remove Foam: Turn off the heat. Use a spoon to carefully remove any foam from the top.
7. Fill Jars: Pour the hot jelly into clean, hot jars. Close the jars with their lids.
8. Boil Jars in Water: Put a rack at the bottom of a large pot. Fill it with water and boil. Carefully put the jars in the pot. Make sure they are not touching each other. Add more boiling water if needed so the water level is at least 1 inch above the jars. Boil for 10 minutes.

Now your mint jelly is ready. Let the jars cool down before you store them.

Recipe Tips

• Use Fresh Mint: Fresh mint leaves give the best flavor. Make sure they are clean and fresh before you use them.
• Sugar to Your Taste: If you like your jelly sweeter, you can add more sugar. If you prefer it less sweet, use less sugar.
• Add Lemon Juice: Lemon juice can make your jelly taste even better. It adds a nice, fresh taste.
• Clean Jars Well: To keep your jelly fresh and safe, wash and boil your jars before using them. This kills any germs.
• Color Your Jelly: If you like, add a drop of green food coloring to make your jelly green. If you want it natural, just leave it out.

How Do I Serve Mint Jelly?

Mint jelly is a versatile sauce that goes well with roasted lamb or grilled chicken for a fresh flavor. It’s also tasty spread on toast or pita bread. Plus, it’s great with crackers, veggies, and cheese.

How To Store Mint Jelly?

• At Room Temperature: If you seal it well in airtight jars, mint jelly can stay fresh at room temperature for up to 5 days.
• In the Fridge: Put mint jelly in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It will stay good for about 3 weeks.
• In the Freezer: To freeze mint jelly, use a freezer-safe container and seal it tightly. It can stay frozen for up to 12 months. Defrost it in the refrigerator overnight before using.

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Nigella Mint Jelly Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 of 32 servings

• Calories 73
• Total Fat 0g
• Saturated Fat 0g
• Cholesterol 0mg
• Sodium 4.1mg
• Potassium 22.5mg
• Total Carbohydrates 19g
• Dietary Fiber 0.4g
• Sugars 17g
• Protein 0.2g

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