Green Mint Jelly is a traditional British recipe for classic jelly (clear jam) made from a base of apple jelly flavoured with lemons and mint that's tinted green with food colouring. The full recipe is presented here and I hope you enjoy this classic British version of: Green Mint Jelly.
Strip the leaves from the mint stalks then tie the stalks together and add to a pan along with the jelly, vinegar, lemon zest and lemon juice. Bring to a boil and cook for 6 minutes then test for the setting point by placing a plate in the fridge. Spoon a little of the jelly onto the plate and when it forms a skin as you push it with your finger or the back of a spoon the gelling point has been reached.
Meanwhile, finely chop the mint leaves then pound well with a pestle and mortar. Add about 3 tbsp of the leaves to the jelly (test for taste and add more leaves if needed). Strain the jelly through a fine-meshed sieve, add green food colouring then pour into clean, sterilized jars that have been warmed in a cool oven.
