RASPBERRY MINT JAM

Raspberry Mint Jam image

I have so much mint growing in my yard that I add it to almost everything. What a revelation it was when it went in my raspberry jam-the mint really wakes up the raspberry flavor.-Laurie Bock, Lynden, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 8 half-pints.

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

8 cups fresh raspberries
6-1/2 cups sugar
1/2 teaspoon butter
2 pouches (3 ounces each) liquid fruit pectin
1 cup minced fresh mint

Steps:

In a Dutch oven, combine raspberries, sugar and butter. Bring to a full rolling boil over high heat, stirring constantly. Stir in pectin. Continue to boil 1 minute, stirring constantly. , Remove from heat; skim off foam. Stir in mint. Ladle hot mixture into eight hot half-pint jars, leaving 1/4-in. headspace. Remove air bubbles and adjust headspace, if necessary, by adding hot mixture. 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 83 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 1mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 0 protein.