Best 3 Old Fashion Apple Mint Jelly Recipes
Feast your senses on the delightful Old Fashioned Apple Mint Jelly, a cherished recipe passed down through generations, capturing the essence of summer's bounty. This classic jelly combines the crisp sweetness of apples with the refreshing burst of mint, creating a vibrant and versatile condiment that elevates any culinary creation. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a home cook seeking a taste of nostalgia, this article will guide you through the art of crafting this timeless delicacy. Discover the secrets to selecting the perfect apples, extracting their natural pectin, and infusing them with the aromatic essence of mint. Along the way, you'll also find variations of this classic recipe, including a zesty Orange Mint Jelly, a tangy Lemon Mint Jelly, and a unique Jalapeno Mint Jelly that adds a spicy kick to your culinary adventures. With detailed instructions and helpful tips, this article is your ultimate resource for creating a delectable array of mint jellies that will add a touch of elegance and flavor to your culinary repertoire.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
OLD FASHION APPLE-MINT JELLY
Warning honey sweetened jellies require longer cooking times than sugar jellies. I have not put in amounts because the juice you get from the apples will vary. I put the proportions of the other ingredients in the directions.
Provided by Nyteglori
Categories Jellies
Time 1h35m
Yield 1 batch
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Wash the apples and remove the stems and dark spots. Quarter but do not peel or core. Place in a medium size enamel pot.
- Add just enough water to half cover the fruit. Cook over low heat until fruit is soft (about 1 hour) place cooked apples in a jelly bag and drain out the liquid. You will get more juice if you squeeze the bag but the jelly will be cloudy if you do.
- Measure the juice. Add 1/2 c honey for each cup of juice. Boil until jelly is done.
- To test if your jelly is done remove the syrup from the heat and scoop up a small amount of jelly with a cold metal spoon. Raise it about a foot above above the pot away from the steam and wait about 20 seconds. Tip the spoon so that the syrup slides off the side of the spoon. If the syrup forms two drops that flow together and slide off the spoon in one sheet the jelly should be done. If it slides off in several separate drops cook it longer.
- Add 1/4 c mint leaves for every quart of juice. Stir and allow to cook 1 minute further.
- Remove leaves and ladle into hot sterile jars. Seal and process in a boiling water bath for 5 minutes or as according to canners instructions.
- For special occasions you can pour hot jelly into buttered molds.
APPLE AND MINT JELLY
I had to hunt to find a jelly that used enough mint to make a dent in my big healthy bush-I found this one by Aussie Jackie French, on the internet. She gave no prep or cooking times, but I found it took about 20 mins to prep, 20 mins to cook the apples and about 45 minutes to get to the jellied stage.
Provided by JustJanS
Categories < 4 Hours
Time 1h25m
Yield 3 1/2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Don't peel or core the apples. Cut into eighths.
- Boil them with the water and lemon juice till soft. Strain off the juice. (this took about 20 mins and is included in the prep time).
- Add 500grams of sugar for every 600mls liquid. I ended up with 1 litre of liquid so used 840g sugar. It tastes good.
- Add the mint, chillis and sugar, stir till the sugar dissolves, boil till jellied. I began testing mine after about 20 mins, but found it took around 45 minutes I tested by dropping a small amount on a plate and popping it in the freezer for a couple of minutes. I cooked until it had a jellied consistency when I ran my finger through it.
- Bottle and seal while hot.
- Note: The mint can be strained out after about ten minutes cooking, but I rather like left in, as long as it is finely chopped.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 716.9, Fat 0.6, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 12.6, Carbohydrate 185.9, Fiber 7.4, Sugar 174.4, Protein 1.5
APPLE MINT JELLY
This recipe is great with either pork or lamb and great on cracker biscuits the origional version came from a friend i have adapted to my taste
Provided by SUSANNES GOURMET FO
Categories Apple
Time 35m
Yield 5 cups
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place apple juice, vinegar and mint sprigs in a large heavy pan.
- cover pan with lid and bring to the boil then boil for 10 minutes.
- remove mint sprigs add sugar and jamsetta cook over low heat stirring till all is dissolved.
- boil rapidly for about 15 minutes tillmixture gels remove from heat add mint and enough green colouring to give nice colour stand 5 minutes then bottle.
- keeps well.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 900.5, Fat 0.3, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 32, Carbohydrate 228, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 216.4, Protein 0.4
Tips:
- Use a combination of tart and sweet apples for the best flavor.
- If you don't have any fresh mint, you can use 1/4 teaspoon of dried mint.
- Be sure to cook the jelly until it reaches the proper consistency. It should be thick and spreadable.
- Store the jelly in a cool, dark place for up to 2 months.
- Serve the jelly on toast, crackers, or your favorite baked goods.
Conclusion:
Old-fashioned apple mint jelly is a delicious and versatile condiment that can be enjoyed in many different ways. It's a great way to use up fresh apples and mint, and it's also a fun and easy project to do with kids. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting way to enjoy apples, give this recipe a try!
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