LEMON BASIL JELLY
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
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
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
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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