Mint Jelly

  1. 1 kg Granny smith apples
  2. 500 ml water
  3. ½ bunch mint, washed and chopped with the stalks
  4. 1 cup cider vinegar
  5. white sugar
  • Roughly chop the apples; leave the skin on and do not core.
  • Place the apples, water and mint in a saucepan over medium heat and cook gently until the apples are soft and pulpy, about 20 minutes.
  • Add the vinegar, remove the pan from the heat and mash the apples with a potato masher.
  • Set up a pot with a colander or large strainer lined with muslin cloth sitting on top. Pour the apple mixture into the cloth-lined strainer and leave to drain overnight do not squeeze the mixture unless a cloudy jelly doesn’t worry you.
  • Measure the strained juice and pour into a saucepan then add an equal quantity of sugar. Place the pan over medium heat, stirring to dissolve the sugar. Bring to the boil and use a spoon to remove any scum forming on the surface. simmer for 15 minutes or until the temperature reaches 103–105ºc on a sugar thermometer.
  • Pour into 4 x 300-ml hot sterilised jars, and allow to cool before sealing. The jelly will continue to set over a few days. keeps in a cool dry place for 1 year. once opened, refrigerate.

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