Mojito Jelly Recipe

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Mojito Jelly
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Ingredients
8
Count
Nutrition
276
Calories
Total time
90
Minutes
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Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 cups packed fresh mint leaves
  • 3 1/2 cups hot water
  • 2 -3 drops mint extract (optional)
  • 2 oz green creme de mint (optional)
  • 4 drops green food coloring (optional)
  • 1 3/4 oz pectin
  • 4 cups sugar

Directions:

  1. Place mint in boiling hot water.
  2. Place zest of 1 lime in with mint.
  3. Cut away skin and pith from limes and discard, place the sections of the lime in with the mint.
  4. Steep for 20 minutes. Strain squeezing out all the goodness into a heavy bottom pot. Taste to see if the mint is strong enough, keeping in mind no sugar is added yet so it will be tart and tea like. If not add mint extract or Creme De Mint or both. Add green food coloring for more intense green color.
  5. Stir in pectin and bring to a a full rolling boil.
  6. Add sugar and return to a full rolling boil. Boil for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  7. Ladle into sterile jars leaving 1/4 inch head space. Wipe rims clean and apply lids and bands.
  8. Process in a hot water bath covered by 1-2 inches of water for 10 minutes.
  9. Shut off flame for 5 minutes.
  10. Remove without tilting the jars.
  11. Set on a flat surface in a draft free place 12-24 hours.
  12. Remove bands and wipe jars.
  13. Label and store in a dark place for 1 year.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 275.89 Kcal (1155 kJ)
Calories from fat 11.45 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.27g 2%
Sodium 3.78mg 0%
Potassium 26.83mg 1%
Total Carbs 65.15g 22%
Sugars 63.66g 255%
Dietary Fiber 1.06g 4%
Protein 0.43g 1%
Vitamin C 7.3mg 12%
Iron 0.4mg 2%
Calcium 19.3mg 2%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 136.09 Kcal (570 kJ)
Calories from fat 5.65 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.63g 2%
Sodium 1.86mg 0%
Potassium 13.23mg 1%
Total Carbs 32.14g 22%
Sugars 31.4g 255%
Dietary Fiber 0.52g 4%
Protein 0.21g 1%
Vitamin C 3.6mg 12%
Iron 0.2mg 2%
Calcium 9.5mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 5.4
    Points
  • 7
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

Bad Points

  • High in Sugar

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