ROSEMARY JELLY

Rosemary Jelly image

This deliciously different green jelly gets its flavor from an unusual source: savory rosemary. The herb adds a refreshing zip to the otherwise sweet spread. -Margaret Dumire, Carroll, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 3-1/2 pints.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1-1/4 cups boiling water
2 tablespoons minced fresh rosemary
3 cups sugar
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1 pouch (3 ounces) liquid fruit pectin
2 to 3 drops green food coloring

Steps:

In a large saucepan, combine boiling water and rosemary; cover and let stand for 15 minutes. Strain, reserving liquid. If necessary, add water to measure 1-1/4 cups. Return liquid to pan; add sugar and vinegar. Bring to a full rolling boil over high heat, stirring constantly. Add pectin, stirring until mixture boils. Boil and stir for 1 minute. , Remove from the heat; skim off foam. Add food coloring if desired. Carefully ladle hot mixture into hot half-pint jars, leaving 1/4-in. headspace. Remove air bubbles, wipe rims and adjust lids. Process for 10 minutes in a boiling-water canner.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 42 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 0 sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.