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
BASIL LEMONADE
Provided by Stacey Little | Southern Bite
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- In a medium sauce pan, muddle the sugar and basil together with a wooden spoon. Add 2 cups of water and cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until all of the sugar has dissolved. Remove from the heat and allow the basil to steep in the syrup until cool. Once cool strain the simple syrup into a pitcher. Add 4 cups of water and the lemon juice. Stir well. Serve over ice with a garnish of basil and lemon.
BASIL LEMONADE
I tweaked this recipe it to make a refreshing drink. I love basil and this recipe has a wonderful basil-infused flavor. Delicious on a warm day or with grilled chicken. Serve over ice and garnish with fresh basil and lemon slices.
Provided by Carolyn
Categories Drinks Recipes Lemonade Recipes
Time 8h10m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Stir water, lemonade, sugar, and lime juice together in a pitcher. Add 1/2 cup basil leaves, stir to combine, cover the pitcher, and refrigerate until flavors combine, 8 hours to overnight. Remove basil leaves and discard.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 89.2 calories, Carbohydrate 23.2 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.2 g, Sodium 8.7 mg, Sugar 22.1 g
LEMONADE JELLY WITH BASIL
Provided by Faith Durand
Categories Citrus Herb Dessert Kid-Friendly Wheat/Gluten-Free Lemon Basil Summer Chill Party Fat Free Kidney Friendly Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Small Plates
Yield Makes six 1/2-cup (120-ml) servings. Gluten-free. Dairy-free.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Warm the lemon juice, 1 1/2 cups (360 ml) water, and the sugar to boiling. Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved. Roughly tear the basil leaves and put them in a small bowl. Pour the lemon juice mixture over the basil leaves and let steep for at least 15 minutes.
- Pour the orange juice into a small saucepan and sprinkle the gelatin over its surface. Let the gelatin soften for 5 minutes, then warm the pan over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the gelatin is fully dissolved. Turn off the heat.
- Strain the basil out of the lemon juice and whisk the juice into the gelatin mixture. Pour the liquid into six small cups or a 1-quart (1-L) dish. Refrigerate for 2 hours, or until softly set. Garnish with whipped cream and basil leaves to serve.
- Lemon-Basil Jelly Skewers
- To make little bites for a party, double the amount of gelatin in this recipe to 6 full teaspoons. Pour the mixture into an 8- or 9-inch (20- or 23-cm) square baking dish and let it set overnight in the refrigerator. Cut it into 1-inch (2.5-cm) squares, or use a small cookie cutter to cut out 1-inch (2.5-cm) circles. Skewer one or two pieces on a toothpick or party pick with a leaf of fresh basil folded and skewered at one end. Chill until ready to serve, and pass a bowl of whipped cream for dipping.
- Easy Flavor Variations
- Real Lime Jelly For real lime jelly (with the taste of fresh limes and no nasty green food coloring), substitute juice from 7 to 8 limes for the lemon juice. Substitute water for the orange juice. Meyer Lemon Jelly with Lavender Extra-sweet, less acidic Meyer lemons are also wonderful in this jelly, especially with the herbal-floral taste of lavender. Simply substitute Meyers for the regular lemons. You may need one or two extra lemons, as Meyer lemons are generally smaller. Instead of steeping basil in the juice, steep 1 tablespoon dried food-grade lavender buds. Strain after 10 minutes and proceed as directed above.
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