Basil Jelly Recipe: A Fresh and Flavorful RECIPE for Your Kitchen

Basil Jelly Recipe: A Fresh and Flavorful RECIPE for Your Kitchen

Author: Sara Smith Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes
Yield: 6 servings Category: Chicken Recipes Cuisine: American Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 1 cup fresh basil leaves
  • 1 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 cups water
  • 6 1/2 cups sugar
  • Two 3 oz pouches Certo liquid pectin
  • 2 drops green food coloring
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Instructions

  1. Sterilize your canning jars, lids, and rims using a dishwasher. Let them dry completely.
  2. Wash and thoroughly dry the basil leaves.
  3. In a large pot, combine the basil, apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, water, and food coloring.
  4. Heat the mixture until it just begins to boil.
  5. While heating, measure out the sugar into a separate bowl.
  6. Once the mixture reaches a boil, add the sugar and stir until dissolved.
  7. Bring it to a hard boil, then add both pouches of Certo liquid pectin.
  8. Return to a hard boil and cook for exactly 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  9. Use a slotted spoon to remove the basil leaves from the mixture.
  10. Immediately pour the jelly into the sterilized jars.
  11. Wipe the rims of the jars with a damp paper towel, place the lids on top, and tighten the rims.
  12. Turn the jars upside down on a towel for 5 minutes, then flip right-side up and allow them to cool completely.
  13. Once cooled, check that the jars have sealed by pressing the button on the lid. If the lid pops up, the jar isn’t sealed and should be refrigerated.

Notes

  1. Try it as a spread for toast, a glaze for roasted veggies, or as a unique accompaniment to soft cheese.