Best Lemonade Jelly With Basil Recipes

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LEMON BASIL JELLY



Lemon Basil Jelly image

Lightly infused with lemon from the basil. This can be used to glaze chicken or pork. Spoon it over cream cheese for a quick appetizer. Sweeten a cup of tea or lemonade. Warmed to glaze a cake. This can be made with regular basil, cinnamon basil, Thai basil, Purple basil. All creating a different jelly.

Provided by Rita1652

Categories     Jellies

Time 1h30m

Yield 5 8 ounce jars

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups chopped packed lemon basil
1 1/2 cups apple juice
1 cup water
1 cup vinegar
1 (3 ounce) package dry pectin
2 cups honey
2 cups sugar

Steps:

  • Place basil in apple juice, hot water and vinegar. Bring to a boil and let steep covered for 30 minutes.
  • Strain and place 3 1/2 cups liquid into a pot.
  • Stir in pectin and bring to a a full rolling boil.
  • Add sugar and honey and return to a full rolling boil. Boil for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  • Ladle into sterile jars leaving 1/4 inch head space. Wipe rims clean and apply lids and bands.
  • Process in a hot water bath covered by 1-2 inches of water for 10 minutes.
  • Shut off flame for 5 minutes.
  • Remove without tilting the jars.
  • Set on a flat surface in a draft free place 12-24 hours.
  • Remove bands and wipe jars.
  • Label and store in a dark place for 1 year.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 825.1, Fat 0.2, Sodium 44.4, Carbohydrate 216.6, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 199.5, Protein 0.9

BETHY'S CUCUMBER BASIL LEMONADE



Bethy's Cucumber Basil Lemonade image

I make this refreshing lemonade all summer long. It goes great at any picnic!

Provided by Bethy

Categories     Drinks Recipes     Lemonade Recipes

Time 2h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

8 cups cold water, divided
1 cup white sugar
1 ½ cups lemon juice
½ cucumber, thinly sliced
10 fresh basil leaves, torn

Steps:

  • Combine 1 cup water and sugar together in a small saucepan; bring to a boil. Cook and stir until sugar is dissolved, about 5 minutes. Remove saucepan from heat and cool syrup to room temperature.
  • Stir syrup, remaining water, lemon juice, cucumber, and basil together in a pitcher; chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 110.2 calories, Carbohydrate 29.4 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 0.3 g, Sodium 7.8 mg, Sugar 26.3 g

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