Mint and Apple Jelly
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Chop the apples roughly, no need to peel or core. Finely chop the mint leaves. Add the apples , three quarters of the mint, lemon juice and bottled water to a large saucepan. Bring to the boil and the let simmer for about 45 minutes. Strain through a fine tea towel or a piece of muslin into a bowl. Measure this liquid and for every 250mls of liquid you have, add 165g of sugar. Heat in a saucepan until the sugar is dissolved, then boil for around 30 minutes. Remove from the heat and allow to stand for five minutes. Stir in the remaining mint and pour the jelly into sterilized jars and seal
Chop the apples roughly, no need to peel or core. Finely chop the mint leaves. Add the apples , three quarters of the mint, lemon juice and bottled water to a large saucepan. Bring to the boil and the let simmer for about 45 minutes. Strain through a fine tea towel or a piece of muslin into a bowl. Measure this liquid and for every 250mls of liquid you have, add 165g of sugar. Heat in a saucepan until the sugar is dissolved, then boil for around 30 minutes. Remove from the heat and allow to stand for five minutes. Stir in the remaining mint and pour the jelly into sterilized jars and seal
Introduction
A lovely relish that goes well with lamb and pork and will last up to two months in the fridge
A lovely relish that goes well with lamb and pork and will last up to two months in the fridge
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Ingredients
Serves: 6
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U.S.
- 7 medium apples
- 1 bunch fresh mint
- 5 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1½ litres bottled water
- 650 grams granulated sugar (about)
- 7 medium apples
- 1 bunch fresh mint
- 5 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2⅝ pints bottled water
- 23 ounces granulated sugar (about)
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