How to make it

  • Cut the apples in thick slices, but do not peel them or remove the core. Place the apples, the water, the lemon juice and the mint leaves in a large saucepan. Let them come to a boil and simmer, with the saucepan open, for approximately 10 minutes.
  • Mash the apples with a wooden spoon and boil them for another 15 minutes or until they become a pulp.
  • Strain the mixture through a cheese cloth in a bowl and let it sit overnight. Measure the juice and put it back into the saucepan.
  • Add 1 cup of warmed up sugar for every cup of juice and stir over the fire until the sugar has dissolved.
  • Boil until it sets. Add a few drops of color into the mixture, until it has the desired coloring.
  • Take the saucepan off the heat and let it sit for 2 minutes.
  • Empty the mixture into warm, sterilized jars.
  • When they have cooled off, seal them and place labels with the date of preparation.

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    " It was excellent "
    bluewaterandsand ate it and said...
    My grandmother always warmed her sugar for recipes. I can't wait to try this fantastic recipe!
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    " It was excellent "
    peetabear ate it and said...
    you have a winning recipe here...love mint jelly..so this will be great...^5
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  • capedread 15 years ago
    this one sounds too good not to try, can't wait
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    " It was excellent "
    fizzle3nat ate it and said...
    I've made jams and jellies many times, but I've never 'warmed' the sugar. I just wanted to check your meaning on that, as this is a recipe I would like to try. Also, is that 2 cups packed mint leaves, or just loose pack? Thanks! Great post. - Natalie
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    " It was excellent "
    juels ate it and said...
    Apples were a surprising ingredient! What a rare find is this recipe! Love apples and mint! Will definitely be trying this!
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