MESQUITE BEAN JELLY

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Where i live there is no lack of mesquite beans. I was lucky enough to find this recipe and it is sooooo! good on rye toast.

Provided by Pepper Harris @rubycowgirl1

Categories     Other Side Dishes

Number Of Ingredients 4

3 quart(s) mesquite bean water
4 teaspoon(s) lemon juice, fresh
4 1/2 cup(s) sugar
1 package(s) fruit pectin, powdered

Steps:

  • Clean and sterize 1/2 pint jars. Put lids in pot of hot water.
  • Cut each mesquite bean into pieces, place in large kettle and add water to cover. Simmer until liquid turns yellow. Strain. You will need 3 cups of liquid.
  • Stir in powdered pectin and cook. Stir constanting over high heat until mixture comes to a ful boil, add sugar and lemon juice, stir return to a boil for 1 min or until syrup comes off metat spoon in sheet.
  • Remove from heat, skim off foam with metal spoon and ladle into sterile glass jars. Add lids and rings, process in water bath 10mins.

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