Nutmeg-Scented Geranium Jelly
- Ready In:
- 20mins
- Ingredients:
- 7
- Yields:
-
6 half-pints
- Serves:
- 48
ingredients
- 4 cups apple juice
- 2 cups nutmeg-scented geranium leaves, washed and dried*
- 5 cups sugar
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 3 ounces liquid pectin
- 1⁄4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- 1 -2 drop all-natural green food coloring (optional)
directions
- Boil the apple juice and geranium leaves for 2 minutes in an 8 quart saucepan. Strain. Let the mixture cool overnight. you can do this step several days ahead and refrigerate the mixture until needed.
- Combine the juice mixture, sugar, and lemon juice in an 8 quart saucepan. Boil, stirring frequently, over high heat for 5 minutes.
- Add the pectin. Return the mixture to a boil, timing it for exactly 1 minute.
- Remove the pan from the heat. Skim off any form. Add the grated nutmeg.
- Add a drop or two of all-natural green food coloring, if using.
- Pour the jelly into clean, sterilized jars, leaving 1/4 inch headspace. Wipe jar rims clean, add lids, and tighten rings.
- Process in a boiling-water bath for 5 minutes. Adjust for altitude, if necessary.
- Let the jars cool, check the seal, label, and then store them for about a week so the flavors can mingle.
- *Note: Always make sure plants have not been sprayed with insecticides. If you are growing the plant yourself and you don't want bugs to eat it, spray it with a solution of 1/2 cup rubbing alcohol to 2 cups water.
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