Mint Jelly

Capture the vibrant flavors of summer with this homemade mint jelly recipe—an elegant blend of fresh mint leaves, zesty lemon juice, and a touch of sweetness, perfect for enhancing your culinary creations. Ideal as a glaze for roasted lamb, a spread on warm biscuits, or a refreshing accompaniment to cheese platters, this recipe is simple yet irresistibly versatile. With its jewel-like hue—enhanced by optional green food coloring—and silky texture achieved through liquid pectin, this jelly is both striking and satisfying. Ready in just 45 minutes, this small-batch recipe yields 16 servings and ensures you can enjoy the invigorating taste of mint all year long. Whether you’re an avid canner or a beginner, this mint jelly is a gratifying way to preserve nature’s bounty.

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 16

Ingredients

• 2 cups (packed) Fresh mint leaves
• 2.5 cups Water
• 2.5 cups Granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 3 ounces Liquid pectin
• 3 drops Green food coloring (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the fresh mint leaves thoroughly under cold water. Pat them dry with a clean towel.

Step 2

Tear the mint leaves into smaller pieces and place them in a medium-sized saucepan. Add the water and bring it to a boil over medium heat.

Step 3

Reduce the heat and let the mixture simmer for 10 minutes. Remove the saucepan from the heat and allow the mixture to cool slightly, about 10 minutes.

Step 4

Strain the mint infusion through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a bowl, pressing down on the leaves to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard the leaves.

Step 5

Pour the strained liquid back into the saucepan. Stir in the sugar and lemon juice, and place the saucepan over medium heat. Stir until the sugar has completely dissolved.

Step 6

Bring the mixture to a full rolling boil (one that cannot be stirred down). Add the liquid pectin and stir constantly while boiling for 1 minute.

Step 7

If desired, stir in the green food coloring to give the jelly a vibrant appearance.

Step 8

Remove the saucepan from the heat and skim off any foam from the surface of the jelly using a spoon.

Step 9

Carefully pour the hot jelly into sterilized jars, leaving about 1/4 inch of headspace. Wipe the rims of the jars clean and seal with sterilized lids and rings.

Step 10

Process the jars in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes to ensure a proper seal and preserve the jelly.

Step 11

Let the jars cool completely at room temperature. Once cooled, check the seals; the lids should not flex when pressed.

Step 12

Store the sealed jars in a cool, dark place for up to 1 year. Refrigerate any unsealed jars and consume within 1 month.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1715.2 grams (1715.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2217

Total Fat 5.10g	7%
Saturated Fat 0.00g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 68mg	3%
Total Carbohydrate 573.40g	209%
Dietary Fiber 41.50g	148%
Total Sugars 525.80g
Protein 25.10g	50%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1538mg	118%
Iron 45mg	250%
Potassium 3181mg	68%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 1.9%

Protein: 4.1%

Carbs: 94.0%