Nutmeg-Scented Geranium Jelly Recipe

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Nutmeg-Scented Geranium Jelly
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Ingredients
7
Count
Nutrition
352
Calories
Total time
20
Minutes
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Ingredients:

  • 4 cups apple juice
  • 2 cups nutmeg-scented geranium leaves, washed and dried
  • 5 cups sugar
  • 1 -2 drop all-natural green food coloring (optional)

Directions:

  1. Boil the apple juice and geranium leaves for 2 minutes in an 8 quart saucepan. Strain. Let the mixture cool overnight. you can do this step several days ahead and refrigerate the mixture until needed.
  2. Combine the juice mixture, sugar, and lemon juice in an 8 quart saucepan. Boil, stirring frequently, over high heat for 5 minutes.
  3. Add the pectin. Return the mixture to a boil, timing it for exactly 1 minute.
  4. Remove the pan from the heat. Skim off any form. Add the grated nutmeg.
  5. Add a drop or two of all-natural green food coloring, if using.
  6. Pour the jelly into clean, sterilized jars, leaving 1/4 inch headspace. Wipe jar rims clean, add lids, and tighten rings.
  7. Process in a boiling-water bath for 5 minutes. Adjust for altitude, if necessary.
  8. Let the jars cool, check the seal, label, and then store them for about a week so the flavors can mingle.
  9. *Note: Always make sure plants have not been sprayed with insecticides. If you are growing the plant yourself and you don't want bugs to eat it, spray it with a solution of 1/2 cup rubbing alcohol to 2 cups water.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 351.58 Kcal (1472 kJ)
Calories from fat 0.22 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.02g 0%
Sodium 6.53mg 0%
Potassium 132.87mg 3%
Total Carbs 89.29g 30%
Sugars 86.09g 344%
Dietary Fiber 0.23g 1%
Protein 0g 0%
Vitamin C 50.6mg 84%
Calcium 11.1mg 1%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 163.21 Kcal (683 kJ)
Calories from fat 0.1 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.01g 0%
Sodium 3.03mg 0%
Potassium 61.68mg 3%
Total Carbs 41.45g 30%
Sugars 39.96g 344%
Dietary Fiber 0.11g 1%
Protein 0g 0%
Vitamin C 23.5mg 84%
Calcium 5.2mg 1%

* 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

  • 7
    Points
  • 10
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

Bad Points

  • High in Sugar

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