Blueberry Mint Jelly Recipes

BLUEBERRY-MINT JELLY

Steps:

• Wash and clean berries.
• Make a strong tea by placing the mint leaves in a saucepan and adding the water, then bringing to a boil.
• As soon as it begins to boil, remove from heat, cover, and allow to sit steeping for 10 minutes.
• Strain the leaves out and measure ½ cup of the tea
• Crush berries in bottom of saucepan and combine with the mint tea.
• Bring to a simmer over medium heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
• Remove from heat and strain mixture through a jelly bag.
• Measure the captured juice and add sugar.
• Mix well and bring to a boil.
• Add pectin and stir constantly for 1 minute while at a full boil.
• Skim off foam and pour into hot, sterile jelly jars and seal.
• Process 5 minutes in water bath.

BLUEBERRY JELLY

Steps:

• Place blueberries in a Dutch oven and crush slightly. Add water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium; cook, uncovered, for 45 minutes. Line a strainer with four layers of cheesecloth and place over a bowl. Place berry mixture in strainer; cover with edges of cheesecloth. Let stand for 30 minutes or until liquid measures 6 cups., Pour juice back into Dutch oven; gradually stir in sugar until it dissolves. Bring to a boil over high heat, stirring constantly. Stir in pectin. Continue to boil 1 minute, stirring constantly., Remove from heat; skim off foam. Ladle hot mixture into six hot sterilized pint jars, leaving 1/4-in. headspace. Wipe rims. Center lids on jars; screw on bands until fingertip tight. , Place jars into canner with simmering water, ensuring that they are completely covered with water. Bring to a boil; process for 5 minutes. Remove jars and cool.

EASY SMALL-BATCH BLUEBERRY JAM

Steps:

• Mix blueberries, sugar, lemon juice, and cinnamon in a saucepan; cook, stirring constantly, over medium heat until thickened, about 30 minutes.