*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                                Herb jelly

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Serving Size  : 3    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Herbs                            Preserves
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  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   1                    To 2 c chopped herb leaves
                        Flowers -- or roots
          Or            
     1/3  cup           Dried herbs
   3      cups          Water, wine -- sherry or port
     1/2  cup           Vinegar
   4      cups          Sugar
   1 3/4  ounces        Packaged -- powdered regular
                        Pectin

Place herbs in a bowl. Bring the water or wine to a boil in a non-reactive
pan over med-high heat and pour over herbs. Cover and let steep for 3o mins.
Strain and measure the liquid, adding water, if necessary, to make 3 cups 
 Prepare the jars, lids and boiling-water bath. Pour the herb liquid back
into pan. Stir in vinegar and sugar. Place over high heat , stirring
constantly, until the mixture comes to a full rolling boil.
Stir in the pectin and continue cooking and stirring until the mixture once
again reaches a full rolling boil that can't be stirred down. Cook 1 min
longer. turn off the heat and skim foam.

 Ladle into jars, elaving 1/4 inch headspace. Place jars in boiling water
bath, and when water returns to a boil, process fot 5 mins.

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