Mint Jelly

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An herb jelly made from the stems and leaves of the mint plant. This jelly which is bright green in color, has a pleasant aroma and mint taste. Many different recipes exist for making this jelly, some combined with apples to add a distinctive fruit flavor to the jelly. It is a traditional condiment that can be served as an appetizer on crackers or as a compliment to meat, particularly lamb.

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Recipes

Yogurt Mint Sauce

Light and refreshing, this sauce pairs well with grilled meats and vegetables.

Andes Mint Cookies

Chewy chocolate cookies with a refreshing mint topping.

Raspberry Jelly Roll Cake

Green Chili Pepper Jelly

A sweet jelly with a hint of Chili pepper flavor. This jelly is great on wheat crackers spread with cream cheese.

Peanut Butter and Jelly Bars

Fun dessert for kids using some of their favorite ingredients.

Glossary Terms

Jelly Strainer

Used for the preparation of jellies and sauces, this utensil is a common tool when canning various types of foods. There are several variations of design for the Jelly Strainer, ...

Mint Sauce

An green colored herb sauce made from mint leaves, sugar and vinegar. Mint sauce is a common sauce applied as a marinade to poultry, fish or meat, most notably lamb. Mint sauce ...

Jelly

A thick, clear, gelatin-like substance made from fruit juice, sugar, and the thickener pectin, which are cooked together to reduce the liquid content, concentrate the flavor, and ...

Jelly Roll

A dessert made by spreading jam or jelly on a thin layer of sponge cake which is then rolled up into a log shape. Occasionally, a layer of frosting is spread on top of the jam or ...

Mint

A cool refreshing herb, available in many varieties, that is used to flavor desserts, teas and meat dishes, especially lamb. Peppermint and spearmint and are the two most common ...