Basil Jelly Recipe

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Basil Jelly
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Ingredients:

  • 3 cups apple juice
  • 1 1/2 cups firmly packed crushed fresh basil leaves
  • 2 drops green food coloring
  • 3 1/2 cups sugar
  • 1 (6 oz) packet liquid pectin

Directions:

  1. Bring 1 cup of the apple juice to a rolling boil and pour over the crushed basil leaves; let rest for 25 minutes.
  2. Strain liquid into large saucepan and add the other 2 cups of apple juice, vinegar, and green coloring, stirring to blend.
  3. Bring to a hard boil, and stir in sugar and pectin and return to a hard boil, stirring constantly, and cooking until jelly point is reached.
  4. Remove from heat and skim off the foam with a slotted spoon; remove leaves from jelly with a slotted spoon.
  5. Pour mixture into sterilized half-pint jars (you will need 3-4), leaving 1/2 of headroom at the top.
  6. Attach lids and bands, and process for 15 minutes in a water bath canner.
  7. When cool, check the seals.
  8. Refrigerate promptly any that do not seal properly, and remove bands from the others and store in a cool, dry area.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 166.14 Kcal (696 kJ)
Calories from fat 0.27 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.03g 0%
Sodium 3.42mg 0%
Potassium 73.98mg 2%
Total Carbs 41.98g 14%
Sugars 40.5g 162%
Dietary Fiber 0.11g 0%
Protein 0.09g 0%
Vitamin C 24.7mg 41%
Iron 0.1mg 1%
Calcium 10.8mg 1%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 158.46 Kcal (663 kJ)
Calories from fat 0.26 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.03g 0%
Sodium 3.27mg 0%
Potassium 70.56mg 2%
Total Carbs 40.04g 14%
Sugars 38.63g 162%
Dietary Fiber 0.1g 0%
Protein 0.09g 0%
Vitamin C 23.6mg 41%
Iron 0.1mg 1%
Calcium 10.3mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 3.3
    Points
  • 5
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • fat free,
  • saturated fat free,
  • sodium free,
  • cholesterol free

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