Blueberry-Mint Jelly

An interesting but tasty flavor combo.

• Ready In: 12 hrs 30 mins
• Yields: 12 jars

Ingredients

• 9  cups blueberries
• 3⁄4 cup fresh mint leaves
• 3⁄4 cup sugar, per cup of juice
• 3  ounces  liquid pectin
• 1 1⁄2 cups water

Directions

1. Wash and clean berries.
2. Make a strong tea by placing the mint leaves in a saucepan and adding the water, then bringing to a boil.
3. As soon as it begins to boil, remove from heat, cover, and allow to sit steeping for 10 minutes.
4. Strain the leaves out and measure ½ cup of the tea
5. Crush berries in bottom of saucepan and combine with the mint tea.
6. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
7. Remove from heat and strain mixture through a jelly bag.
8. Measure the captured juice and add sugar.
9. Mix well and bring to a boil.
10. Add pectin and stir constantly for 1 minute while at a full boil.
11. Skim off foam and pour into hot, sterile jelly jars and seal.
12. Process 5 minutes in water bath.