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Basil Jelly 04

This Basil Jelly 04 recipe uses Water, Powdered Pectin, and Sugar. Keep it handy for the next time you cook it.

Illustrative photo

Ingredients

• 3 1/4 cup
• 1 pkg
• 5 cup
• 5 cup

Method (preview)

1. 1

   Prepare jar lids according to manufacturer's instructions.

2. 2

   Rinse and finely chop the basil leaves, combine with the water in a saucepan.

3. 3

   Bring to boil, cover and remove from heat.

4. 4

   Let steep for about 10 minutes.

5. 5

   Strain through fine mesh strainer (use about 4-6 layers of damp cheesecloth for clear jelly).

6. 6

   Measure 3 cups of the infusion with the pectin and bring to boil over high heat, stirring constantly.

7. 7

   When mixture boils, stir in 5 cups sugar all at once; bring to full rolling boil, stirring constantly, and boil hard for one minute.

8. 8

   Remove from heat and immediately pour into prepared jars, filling to within 1/4" of top.

9. 9

   Remove from boiling water, and allow to cool.

10. 10

    Do not remove rings for 24 hours.