LIME MINT JELLY

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This holly-green jelly won a Best of Show at the county fair and I was so thrilled. Flavored with lime, it's delicious on roasted meats. -Gloria Jarrett, Loveland, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 20m

Yield 5 half-pints.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

4 cups sugar
1-3/4 cups water
3/4 cup lime juice
3 to 4 drops green food coloring, optional
1 pouch (3 ounces) liquid fruit pectin
3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint leaves
1/4 cup grated lime zest

Steps:

In a large saucepan, combine sugar, water and lime juice; add food coloring if desired. Bring to a rolling boil over high heat, stirring constantly. Stir in pectin, mint and lime zest. Continue to boil 1 minute, stirring constantly. , Remove from heat; skim off foam. Ladle hot mixture into five hot half-pint jars, leaving 1/4-in. headspace. Wipe rims. Center lids on jars; screw on bands until fingertip tight. , Place jars into canner with simmering water, ensuring that they are completely covered with water. Bring to a boil; process for 10 minutes. Remove jars and cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 79 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 1mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.