Fresh Basil Jelly

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups water
  • 3/4 cup cider vinegar
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1 1/3 cups (packed) fresh basil leaves
  • 6 cups sugar
  • 5 drops green vegetable coloring
  • 6 tablespoons liquid pectin

Instructions

  1. Bring water, vinegar and lemon juice to a boil in a large pot.
  2. Reserve 10 basil leaves.
  3. Bruise the remainder, add to the pot, remove from the heat, cover and let steep for 15 minutes.
  4. Add the sugar and vegetable coloring, return to heat and bring to a boil, stirring constantly, until sugar dissolves.
  5. When the syrup is at a full rolling boil, add the pectin, boil for 1/2 minute and remove from heat.
  6. Place 2 basil leaves in the bottom of each of 5 hot, sterilized 8-ounce jelly glasses .
  7. Strain the jelly into glasses through a fine sieve.
  8. Cool and cover with a layer of thin paraffin.
  9. When the paraffin has hardened, cover the glasses and store.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

96 kcal 5% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 6.4g 13% DV
Total Fat 1.1g 1% DV
Carbs 20g 7% DV
Fiber 11.1g 39% DV
Sugar 0.9g 2% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 30.3mg 1% DV
Potassium 765.5mg 16% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 9.3mcg 1% DV
Vitamin C 9.3mg 10% DV
Calcium 572.3mg 44% DV
Iron 22.7mg 100% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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